At first
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Initial Reaction
Use 'at first' to talk about how someone responds when they encounter something new.
At first, he laughed at the idea, but later he took it seriously.
Pro Tip 2/2Early Stages
Describe the early stages of an experience or feeling that changes over time.
At first, the book was confusing, but it became clearer as I read on.
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