1. (adjective) ranking above all others

• first
• world-class

2. (adjective) preceding all others in spatial position

• frontmost

3. (adverb) prominently forward

• first

4. (adverb) before anything else

• first
• first of all
• first off
• firstly

1. (adjective) ranking above all others

• best

2. (adjective) preceding all others in spatial position

• front

3. (adjective) situated closest to the bow

• fore