secondly
gb/sˈɛkəndli/ us/sˈɛkəndli/
A2
Inglese
~ 2800
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
A2
relation
1
used for the second point
Used to show the second idea or reason in a list.
Schema d'uso:
secondly, [statement]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
firstly (Introduces the first point instead of the second.)
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finally (Introduces the last point instead of the second.)
Collocazioni
firstly and secondly
|secondly, I would like to
|secondly, it is important that
Temi
communication
|writing
|speech
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
secondly
IPA
GB/sˈɛkəndli/
US/sˈɛkəndli/
Sillabe e accento
secondly (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (secondly)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: secondly
- Plural: secondlies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
firstly, secondly
1/fˈɚstli | sˈɛkəndli/
fixed phrase
introducing first and second points
Used to show the first and second ideas in a list.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Secondly, but not least, we need to thank our sponsors.
- Secondly, but not least, remember to enjoy yourself.