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Thirdly: meaning, definitions and examples

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thirdly

 

[ ˈθɜːrdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

listing points

Thirdly is used to introduce the third point in a list or series of items. It is commonly used in written and spoken English to structure arguments, presentations, or explanations.

Synonyms

in the third place, third

Examples of usage

  • Firstly, we need to gather information. Secondly, we must analyze that information. Thirdly, we can make informed decisions.
  • She listed her accomplishments: firstly, she graduated with honors; secondly, she completed an internship; thirdly, she landed a full-time job.
  • We have addressed the budget, and thirdly, we need to discuss the timeline.

Translations

Translations of the word "thirdly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terceiramente

🇮🇳 तीसरे

🇩🇪 drittens

🇮🇩 ketiga

🇺🇦 по-третє

🇵🇱 po trzecie

🇯🇵 第三に (だいさんに)

🇫🇷 troisièmement

🇪🇸 en tercer lugar

🇹🇷 üçüncüsü

🇰🇷 셋째로 (setjelo)

🇸🇦 ثالثًا (thalithan)

🇨🇿 za třetí

🇸🇰 po tretie

🇨🇳 第三 (dì sān)

🇸🇮 tretje

🇮🇸 þriðja

🇰🇿 үшіншіден

🇬🇪 მესამე (mesame)

🇦🇿 üçüncüsü

🇲🇽 en tercer lugar

Etymology

The word 'thirdly' originates from the Middle English 'thridde', which is a derivative of 'three'. This term has its roots in Old English 'þridda', which also means 'third'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form adverbs, indicating the manner or the order related to the base word. In English, order or sequence is often expressed by first, second, and third, with the addition of '-ly' to signify the adverbial form. The usage of 'thirdly' can be traced back to classical English literature, where authors began organizing their arguments or points systematically, leading to its standardization in both spoken and written forms.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,915, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.