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secondly

/ˈsɛkəndli/

[/ˈsɛkəndli/]

as the second point

Beginneradverb

Definition

Secondly means in the second place, used to give a second point.

Example

Secondly, we must check the budget.

Secondly, we must check the budget.

Etymology

From 'second', from Latin 'secundus', plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to introduce the second item in a list of points.

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