How do you use "secondly" in a sentence?

Firstly, the plan is too expensive. Secondly, it will take too long. Secondly, I would like to address the issue of staffing. There are two problems: firstly, cost, and secondly, timing.

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Q: What does "secondly" mean?

In the second place; used to introduce a second point Secondly is an adverb used to introduce the second point in a list or argument. It typically follows 'firstly' and may be followed by 'thirdly'. It is common in formal writing and speeches to organise points clearly. Some style guides prefer 'first, second, third' over 'firstly, secondly, thirdly'.

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Meaning: In the second place; used to introduce a second point

第二，其次

en segundo lugar

第二に、次に

둘째로, 두 번째로

Secondly is an adverb used to introduce the second point in a list or argument. It typically follows 'firstly' and may be followed by 'thirdly'. It is common in formal writing and speeches to organise points clearly. Some style guides prefer 'first, second, third' over 'firstly, secondly, thirdly'.

secondly是一个副词，用于引出列表或论点中的第二点。它通常跟在'firstly'后面，后面可能跟着'thirdly'。它在正式写作和演讲中很常见，用于清晰地组织观点。一些风格指南更喜欢用'first, second, third'而不是'firstly, secondly, thirdly'。

Secondly es un adverbio usado para introducir el segundo punto en una lista o argumento. Típicamente sigue a 'firstly' y puede ser seguido por 'thirdly'. Es común en escritura formal y discursos para organizar puntos claramente. Algunas guías de estilo prefieren 'first, second, third' sobre 'firstly, secondly, thirdly'.

secondlyは、リストや議論の2番目のポイントを紹介するために使用される副詞です。通常「firstly」の後に続き、「thirdly」が続くこともあります。正式な文章やスピーチで、ポイントを明確に整理するためによく使われます。一部のスタイルガイドでは「firstly, secondly, thirdly」より「first, second, third」を好みます。

secondly는 목록이나 주장에서 두 번째 요점을 소개할 때 사용하는 부사입니다. 보통 'firstly' 다음에 오며 'thirdly'가 뒤따를 수 있습니다. 공식적인 글이나 연설에서 요점을 명확하게 정리하기 위해 흔히 사용됩니다. 일부 문체 지침에서는 'firstly, secondly, thirdly'보다 'first, second, third'를 선호합니다.

Examples

Firstly, the plan is too expensive. Secondly, it will take too long.
首先，这个计划太贵了。其次，它需要的时间太长。
En primer lugar, el plan es demasiado caro. En segundo lugar, tardará demasiado.
第一に、その計画は費用がかかりすぎます。第二に、時間がかかりすぎます。
첫째로, 그 계획은 비용이 너무 많이 듭니다. 둘째로, 시간이 너무 오래 걸립니다.
Secondly, I would like to address the issue of staffing.
其次，我想谈谈人员配置的问题。
En segundo lugar, me gustaría abordar el tema del personal.
第二に、人員配置の問題について述べたいと思います。
둘째로, 인력 배치 문제에 대해 말씀드리고 싶습니다.
There are two problems: firstly, cost, and secondly, timing.
有两个问题：第一是成本，第二是时机。
Hay dos problemas: primero, el costo, y segundo, el momento.
2つの問題があります：第一にコスト、第二にタイミングです。
두 가지 문제가 있습니다: 첫째는 비용이고, 둘째는 시기입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'second' + '-ly'. 'Second' comes from Latin 'secundus' meaning 'following, next in order', from 'sequi' (to follow). Related to 'sequence', 'sequel', and 'consequence'. The time unit sense came later, from Medieval Latin.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal