initiative vs first

first vs initiative

initiative and first both are nouns.

initiative and first both are adjectives.

initiative is not an adverb while first is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
initiative	Yes	Yes	No	No
first	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, initiative and first are synonyms defined as:

initiative and first: serving to set in motion

Other synonyms of initiative include inaugural, initiatory, maiden.

initiative (noun)	first (noun)
the first of a series of actions	the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
readiness to embark on bold new ventures	the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
	an honours degree of the highest class
	the first element in a countable series
	the first or highest in an ordering or series
	the time at which something is supposed to begin

initiative (adjective)	first (adjective)
serving to set in motion	preceding all others in time or space or degree
	highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
	ranking above all others
	serving to begin
	serving to set in motion

initiative (adverb)	first (adverb)
	before anything else
	prominently forward
	the initial time
	before another in time, space, or importance

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