Synonym: ab initio, at the start, initially. Similar words: at first sight, first, first of all, first prize, the first person, in the first place, first and foremost, set fire to. Meaning: adv. at the beginning.
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151. The children were shy at first, but soon lost their inhibitions.
152. At first sight it looked less like a capital city than a mining camp.
153. At first glance I thought it was a dog .
154. He didn't like the plan at first, but we managed to bring him round.
154. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and create good sentences.
155. Although I tried,at first Luther would not hear to it.
156. She boggled at the suggestion at first,but finally agreed to do the job.
157. There will be many advanced exercises that you won't be able to do at first. You will get to them in good time.
158. She seems unfriendly at first, but she's really very nice.
159. At first she thought to pay him a visit, but she changed her mind.
160. Her latest novel seems at first sight to be a reworking of similar themes.
161. At first I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
162. You may have difficulty with this book at first, but you'll find it easier as you go along.
163. We were all a bit nervous of him at first .
164. I tried not to take any notice at first but then I was offended by it.
165. If the toddler had been dealt with properly at first, the rest of his misbehaviour would have been avoided.
166. I had some difficulty at first recalling why we were there.
167. Score lightly at first and then repeat, scoring deeper each time until the board is cut through.
168. At first I disagreed, but on reflection , I realized she was right.
169. At first it was very hot, but then it got cooler.
170. The food in England is strange at first but you'll soon get used to it.
171. To his new job he brought knowledge gained at first hand.
172. At first he refused to accept any responsibility but he ended up apologizing.
173. The report seemed impressive at first, but on closer inspection there were several inaccuracies.
174. At first he was most dictatorial and aggressive in what he said, but when he realised that he would get nowhere by that means, he began to sing another tune.
175. At first she was silent, then she gave a nervous laugh .
176. His manner seemed unpleasant at first, but he improved on further acquaintance.
177. The shoes may seem tight at first, but the leather has plenty of give in it.
178. The election went against him at first, but he won at last.
179. At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print.
180. He refused my offer at first, but seemed open to persuasion.
More similar words: at first sight, first, first of all, first prize, the first person, in the first place, first and foremost, set fire to, outfit, platform, at full speed, upstairs, firm, burst, at worst, on fire, firmly, fire up, burst in, confirm, burst into, understand, catch fire, burst out laughing.