first base Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball
   
2. noun 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)
   first.
   
3. noun the initial stage in accomplishing something
   
   • we didn't get to first base with that approach

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