secondly
gb/sˈɛkəndli/ us/sˈɛkəndli/
A2
Anglais
~ 2800
Sens
0 sens
adverb
A2
relation
1
used for the second point
Used to show the second idea or reason in a list.
Schéma d’usage :
secondly, [statement]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
firstly (Introduces the first point instead of the second.)
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finally (Introduces the last point instead of the second.)
Collocations
firstly and secondly
|secondly, I would like to
|secondly, it is important that
Thèmes
communication
|writing
|speech
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
secondly
API
GB/sˈɛkəndli/
US/sˈɛkəndli/
Syllabes et accentuation
secondly (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (secondly)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: secondly
- Plural: secondlies
Famille de mots
Expressions
firstly, secondly
1/fˈɚstli | sˈɛkəndli/
fixed phrase
introducing first and second points
Used to show the first and second ideas in a list.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Secondly, but not least, we need to thank our sponsors.
- Secondly, but not least, remember to enjoy yourself.