Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward.
Coming before (all) others in time.
Closest to the bow.
Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority.
In front, prominently forward.
First in time.
Most importantly.
Minus; not including
To a smaller extent or degree.
Used for constructing syntactic diminutive comparatives of adjectives and adverbs.
unless
Fewer; a smaller number of.
A smaller amount of; not as much.
A smaller amount or quantity.