What does at first mean?

Definition

Marks an initial situation, belief or reaction that changes as events develop.

Example sentences

• At first, I thought I had lost my keys, but they were in my coat.🔊

  At first, I thought I had lost my keys, but they were in my coat.

• We were worried at first, but the driver knew another way.🔊

  We were worried at first, but the driver knew another way.

• I thought she was just late at first.🔊

  I thought she was just late at first.

at first in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese