secondly
/ˈsekəndli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsekəndli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈse-kən(d)-lē/ (ame, mw)
secondly — adverb
1. You say secondly when you have already given one reason or point and now want to
You say secondly when you have already given one reason or point and now want to add the next one in your list.
Ravindra did not enjoy the film. Secondly, the ticket cost more than he expected.
paired with stated first point
Putri chose this university for its science courses. Secondly, the city is safe and affordable.
The old laptop is very slow. Secondly, its battery lasts less than an hour.
First, check that all windows are closed. Secondly, turn off the main power switch.
Hamza said the plan was too risky. Secondly, he believed it cost too much.
- next
more general; can refer to any position in a sequence, not just the second
- second
informal alternative; common in everyday speech but less structured than 'secondly' in formal writing
- furthermore
adds supporting information without specifying the position in a list
- firstly
marks the first item where 'secondly' marks the second in the same sequence
用法筆記
Typically appears after an earlier point introduced by 'first', 'firstly', or a full sentence stating the first reason. Common in both speech and writing, especially in structured arguments or explanations.