2
abovementioned(precedence, priority)
2
before
2
bow(noun, top, head, forward, front)
2
forefront(noun, front)
2
foremost(lead, beginning, original, first, visible)
2
front tooth(noun, expression, idiom)
2
headmost(adjective, lead, head, beginning, fresh)
2
inaugural(adjective, head, beginning, original, prime)
2
initiatory
2
primary(adjective, head, beginning, prime, first)
2
prime(adjective, head, beginning, opening, original)
1
aboriginal(adjective, head, beginning, opening, original)
1
above
1
afore
1
ago
1
album
1
ana
1
analects
1
avant-garde(noun, front)
1
basic(adjective, head, beginning, prime, first)
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