First come – first served is the correct phrase.
Difference between First and Firstly
First, an adverb, does not need an ly. First (not firstly), we could consider an alternative method. Note: This advice also applies to secondly, thirdly, lastly, etc.
Difference between Filipinos and Philippinos
People of the Philippines are referred to as Filipinos.
Difference between Figuratively, Literally and Literately
Figuratively means metaphorically or symbolically. Figuratively speaking, it is turning the business world on edge. Literally means following the exact meanings of the words. Several community volunteers literally built that house in two months. Literately is an adverb referring to the ability to read and write. We helped the literately impaired people learn the latest […]
Difference between Fictional and Fictitious
Fictional refers to fiction. Yoda is a fictional character in “The Empire Strikes Back.” Fictitious refers to being imaginary or nonexistent. They’re conducting business under assumed or fictitious names.
Difference between Fiancé and Fiancée
Fiancé is a man engaged to be married. Fiancée is a woman engaged to be married.
Difference between Fewer, Less and Lest
Fewer refers to a number of individual persons or things. Fewer than 50 applicants responded to the recent job vacancy. Less refers to a quantity of something that cannot be counted as individual items. Because of drought, the fields are producing less corn this year. Note: If the number is only one, use less. One […]
Difference between Fever and Temperature
A person has a fever when his or her temperature is higher than 98.6° F.
Difference between Fervent and Fervid
Fervent means passionate or warm. It is our fervent wish that Bob quickly recovers from his illness. Fervid means impassioned or extremely hot. Peggy and Joe have a fervid dislike for extremely cold climates. They endured the fervid temperatures of the tropical climate.
Ferment vs Foment
Ferment refers to commotion or unrest.
Difference between Fell swoop and Foul swoop
Fell swoop, which means all at once or suddenly, is the correct phrase. Coined by Shakespeare in his 1605 play Macbeth, the phrase originally referred to a bird’s rapid descent upon prey. In one fell swoop, she provided all the data the client needed.
Difference between Fearful and Fearsome
Fearful means to be afraid of someone or something. They have grown more fearful about the year ahead. Fearsome means to cause fear in someone or something. A fearsome dog frightened the children.