before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Greek:
πρῶτος
Transliteration:
protos
Phonic:
pro’-tos
Meaning:
contracted superlative of 4253; foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
KJV Usage:
before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former