Order and Time – English vocabulary
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10 English words with meanings: first, then, next, afterwards, subsequently… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
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- first /fɜ:rst/ (adverb) — at the beginning; before anything else
Example:First, wash your hands before eating.
Synonyms: initially, at first, to begin with - then /ðen/ (adverb) — after that; next
Example:We went to the park and then had dinner.
Synonyms: afterwards, next, subsequently - next /nekst/ (adverb) — after that; following this
Example:Next, mix all the ingredients together.
Synonyms: after that, following, later - afterwards /'æftərwərdz/ (adverb) — after that
Example:We had lunch and went shopping afterwards.
Synonyms: later, then, subsequently - subsequently /'sʌbsɪkwəntli/ (adverb) — then
Example:He studied law and subsequently became a lawyer.
Synonyms: afterward, later, thereafter - meanwhile /'mi:n,waɪl/ (adverb) — during that time
Example:She cooked dinner; meanwhile, he set the table.
Synonyms: at the same time, simultaneously, in the meantime - eventually /ɪ'ventʃuəli/ (adverb) — in the end
Example:He tried many times and eventually succeeded.
Synonyms: finally, in the end, ultimately - finally /'faɪnəli/ (adverb) — lastly; in the end
Example:Finally, they reached their destination.
Synonyms: at last, in the end, eventually - beforehand /bɪ'fɔ:rhænd/ (adverb) — before
Example:You should prepare all the materials beforehand.
Synonyms: in advance, earlier, previously - prior to /'praɪər tu:/ (preposition) — before
Example:He had completed his work prior to the meeting.
Synonyms: before, ahead of, earlier than
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