thirdly
gb/θˈɚdli/ us/θˈɚdli/
B2
Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
introducing a third point
We use it to say the third thing in a list.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
Thirdly, [clause].
Συχνό λάθος:
Avoid using 'thirdly' if you are not clearly listing points (often after 'firstly' and 'secondly'). In less formal speech, 'third' is more common.
Συνώνυμα
in the third place (More explicit and slightly more formal phrasing.)
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third (More common in speech and less formal than 'thirdly'.)
Αντώνυμα
firstly (Introduces the first point in a sequence.)
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secondly (Introduces the second point in a sequence.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
thirdly,
|and thirdly,
|thirdly, we
|thirdly, I
|thirdly, you
|thirdly, it is important to
|thirdly, consider
|thirdly, we need to
|thirdly, the report shows
|thirdly, let me
Θέματα
discourse
|writing
|speaking
|education
Παραδείγματα
- Thirdly, we need to agree on a realistic timeline.
- The plan is expensive; secondly, it’s risky; and thirdly, it may not even work.
- Thirdly, the data suggests customer demand is slowing.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Thirdly, we should talk about the budget.
- Thirdly, I want to thank everyone for coming.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
thirdly
IPA
GB/θˈɚdli/
US/θˈɚdli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
thirdly (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (thirdly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: thirdly
- Plural: thirdlies
Εκφράσεις
and thirdly
1/ˈænd θˈɚdli/
fixed phrase
formal
adding a third point
Used to introduce the third thing you want to say.
Παραδείγματα
- We need to cut costs, improve quality, and thirdly, speed up delivery times.
- He apologized, explained what happened, and thirdly, promised it wouldn’t happen again.
firstly, secondly, thirdly
1/fˈɚstli | sˈɛkəndli | θˈɚdli/
fixed phrase
formal
structuring three points
Used to list three reasons or points in order.
Παραδείγματα
- Firstly, the cost is too high; secondly, the timing is wrong; thirdly, we don’t have enough staff.
- She structured her presentation with 'firstly, secondly, thirdly' to keep it clear.
thirdly and finally
1/θˈɚdli ˈænd fˈaɪnəli/
fixed phrase
formal
introducing the last point
Used to introduce the last point in a list of three.
Παραδείγματα
- Thirdly and finally, we need to decide who will lead the project.
- Thirdly and finally, thank you to everyone who contributed.