foremost vs then

foremost

adv
  • Most importantly. 

  • In front, prominently forward. 

  • First in time. 

adj
  • 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. 

then

adv
  • In addition; also; besides. 

  • Next in order of place. 

  • At that time. 

  • At the same time; on the other hand. 

  • Used to contradict an assertion. 

  • In that case. 

  • Soon afterward. 

adj
  • Being so at that time. 

noun
  • That time 

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