secondly
gb/sˈɛkəndli/ us/sˈɛkəndli/
A2
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
A2
relation
1
used for the second point
Used to show the second idea or reason in a list.
Patrón de uso:
secondly, [statement]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'secondly' with 'second' as an ordinal number for ranking people or things, but here it refers to order in arguments or points.
Sinónimos
second (Less formal and often used in speech without the '-ly' ending.)
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next (Can indicate sequence but is less specific about being exactly second.)
Antónimos
firstly (Introduces the first point instead of the second.)
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finally (Introduces the last point instead of the second.)
Colocaciones
firstly and secondly
|secondly, I would like to
|secondly, it is important that
Temas
communication
|writing
|speech
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Firstly, we need more staff. Secondly, we must improve training.
- Secondly, the data supports our hypothesis.
- The plan has two main issues. Firstly, the budget is too small. Secondly, the schedule is unrealistic.
- Secondly, I want to thank everyone for their hard work.
- Secondly, we should review last year's performance before setting new goals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Firstly, I will talk about my family. Secondly, I will talk about my job.
- Secondly, we can go to the park.
- I will give two reasons. Firstly, it is cheap. Secondly, it is easy to use.
- Secondly, she wants to learn English.
- Secondly, you should wash your hands.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
secondly
AFI
GB/sˈɛkəndli/
US/sˈɛkəndli/
Sílabas y acento
secondly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (secondly)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: secondly
- Plural: secondlies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
firstly, secondly
1/fˈɚstli | sˈɛkəndli/
fixed phrase
introducing first and second points
Used to show the first and second ideas in a list.
Ejemplos
- Firstly, we need to decide on a date. Secondly, we must book a venue.
- Firstly, finish your homework. Secondly, you can play outside.
secondly, but not least
1/sˈɛkəndli | bˈʌt nˈɑt lˈist/
fixed phrase
introducing important second point
Used to show the second idea in a list and say it is also important.
Ejemplos
- Secondly, but not least, we need to thank our sponsors.
- Secondly, but not least, remember to enjoy yourself.