Secondly: meaning, definitions and examples
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secondly
[ ˈsɛk(ə)ndli ]
used to introduce a second point or reason
Secondly is an adverb that is used to introduce a second point or reason in a sequence of ideas or arguments.
Synonyms
furthermore, in addition, next
Examples of usage
- Firstly, we need to gather all the necessary information. Secondly, we must analyze the data.
- Secondly, I'd like to address the issue of cost.
Translations
Translations of the word "secondly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 em segundo lugar
🇮🇳 दूसरे स्थान पर
🇩🇪 zweitens
🇮🇩 kedua
🇺🇦 по-друге
🇵🇱 po drugie
🇯🇵 第二に (dai ni ni)
🇫🇷 deuxièmement
🇪🇸 en segundo lugar
🇹🇷 ikinci olarak
🇰🇷 두 번째로 (du beonjje-ro)
🇸🇦 ثانيا (thaniyan)
🇨🇿 zadruhé
🇸🇰 po druhé
🇨🇳 其次 (qícì)
🇸🇮 drugič
🇮🇸 í öðru lagi
🇰🇿 екінші
🇬🇪 მეორედ (meored)
🇦🇿 ikinci olaraq
🇲🇽 en segundo lugar
Word origin
The word 'secondly' originated from Middle English, from the combination of 'second' and the suffix '-ly', meaning 'in the second place'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to indicate the order of items or ideas in a sequence.
See also: second, secondary, secondhand.