firststep
nounUK /ˌfɜːstˈstep/
US /ˌfɜːrstˈstep/
The first step is the very first move you make to start doing something.
Learning the alphabet is the first step to reading.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first action taken in a plan or process.
Joining the club was her first step toward making new friends.
3. The lowest stair or rung you step on.
He put his foot on the first step of the ladder.
4. An early stage that makes later success possible.
A good breakfast is the first step to a great day.