Phrase guide

day one

adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

At the very beginning; when something is entirely new.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • to buy something day one

Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The very beginning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I've been with the project since day one.

Meaning relationships

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A close, longtime friend, one who has been around since the beginning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, slang

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: в пе́рвый же день (v pérvyj že denʹ) — at the very beginning
  • Russian: с пе́рвого же дня (s pérvovo že dnja) — at the very beginning
  • Russian: сра́зу (srázu) — at the very beginning
  • Russian: снача́ла (snačála) — at the very beginning