secondly
word
/ˈsɛkəndɫi/
SEK-uhnd-lee
/sˈɛkəndli/
SEK-uhnd-lee
Definition
Used to introduce the second point or reason in a list or sequence after mentioning the first one.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal writing and presentations to organize ideas. Usually follows 'first' or 'firstly.' Less common in speech; in conversation, people often just use 'also' or 'another thing.'
Spanish: en segundo lugarPortuguese (BR): em segundo lugarPortuguese (PT): em segundo lugarChinese (Simplified): 其次Chinese (Traditional): 其次Hindi: दूसरेArabic: ثانياًBengali: দ্বিতীয়তRussian: во-вторыхJapanese: 第二にVietnamese: thứ haiKorean: 둘째로Turkish: ikincisiUrdu: دوسراIndonesian: kedua
Example Sentences
Secondly, remember to lock the door when you leave.
basic
First off, the service was slow. Secondly, the food wasn't very good.
natural
I'd like to say thank you. Secondly, congratulations on your new job!
natural
First, it's expensive. Secondly, it takes too much time to learn.
natural
First, open the box. Secondly, take out the instructions.
basic
Secondly, we need to finish our homework.
basic