thirdly
gb/θˈɚdli/ us/θˈɚdli/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
introducing a third point
We use it to say the third thing in a list.
Schéma d’usage :
Thirdly, [clause].
Erreur fréquente :
Avoid using 'thirdly' if you are not clearly listing points (often after 'firstly' and 'secondly'). In less formal speech, 'third' is more common.
Synonymes
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'.)
Antonymes
firstly (Introduces the first point in a sequence.)
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secondly (Introduces the second point in a sequence.)
Collocations
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
Thèmes
discourse
|writing
|speaking
|education
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Thirdly, we should talk about the budget.
- Thirdly, I want to thank everyone for coming.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
thirdly
API
GB/θˈɚdli/
US/θˈɚdli/
Syllabes et accentuation
thirdly (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (thirdly)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: thirdly
- Plural: thirdlies
Expressions
and thirdly
1/ˈænd θˈɚdli/
fixed phrase
formal
adding a third point
Used to introduce the third thing you want to say.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Thirdly and finally, we need to decide who will lead the project.
- Thirdly and finally, thank you to everyone who contributed.