thirdly…). Because first, second, and
third work perfectly well as both adjectives
and adverbs, some people find that adding -ly is superfluous and even a little bit pretentious. In other words, it is grammatical overkill.
What can I say instead of Thirdly?
- moreover (related) …
- lastly (related) …
- on-the-contrary (related) …
- third. in the third place. …
- first-of-all (related) …
- fourthly (related) …
- sixthly (related) …
- secondly (related)
Is it Thirdly or lastly?
As the OED explains, “many writers prefer first, even though closely followed by
secondly, thirdly, etc
.” We think it’s OK to use either the long or short adverbs to make your points. But if you’re going to use the “ly” endings, we’d recommend “finally” instead of the awkward “lastly.”
How do you use thirdly in a sentence?
Thirdly ,
he had a son whom it would be a pity to entrust to a chit of a girl
. ” Thirdly ,” Pierre continued without listening to him, “you must never breathe a word of what has passed between you and Countess Rostova. Thirdly it was impossible, because the military term “to cut off” has no meaning.
Is it correct to say firstly secondly thirdly?
You
should use first, second, and third to
show textual enumerations in your writing. Many authorities prefer first, not firstly, even when the remaining items or points are introduced with secondly and thirdly.
Is firstly a real word?
Even though they are both adverbs, ‘first’ and ‘firstly’
are hardly interchangeable in all situations
: we never say “I firstly noticed it yesterday.” One might say “firstly, what are you doing in my home?” or “firstly, I hope you have insurance”—but if you want to avoid criticism, ‘first’ is the best bet for most …
Is it correct to say firstly?
Should I Use “First” or “Firstly?”
It is not wrong to use firstly
, secondly, and so on to enumerate your points. Nor is it wrong to use the simpler first, second, etc.
What can I say instead of first?
- earliest,
- foremost,
- headmost,
- inaugural,
- initial,
- leadoff,
- maiden,
- original,
What can I write instead of firstly?
| first first of all | first and foremost to start with | first off first up | to begin with before all else | before anything else beforehand |
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How do you say last but not least differently?
| finally finally yet importantly | not least of all lastly | just as importantly ultimately | last in closing | to conclude in conclusion |
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What comes after thirdly?
As noted earlier, few people say “firstly,” and fewer yet say “fifthly,” “sixthly,” “seventeenthly,” etc. Many adverbs do not end in -ly. It makes more sense to use second, third, and fourth rather than secondly, thirdly, and fourthly.
Can you say second of all?
“First of all” makes sense when you want to emphasize the primacy of the first item in a series, but it should not be followed by “second of all,” where the expression
serves
no such function. And “secondly” is an adverbial form that makes no sense at all in enumeration (neither does “firstly”).
Is Lastly grammatically correct?
Never use the word
, ‘lastly.
Is firstly formal or informal?
You can use either first or firstly as an adverb to introduce a statement that is the first in a series of statements. The use
of firstly is more formal
. Similarly, you can also use second, third, etc. instead of secondly, thirdly, etc. to refer to further points or statements.
How do you use first and second in a sentence?
I prefer the train because I can see the landscape
. Secondly, I have control over my luggage, and thirdly, it is better for the environment. First, I prefer the train because I can see the landscape. Second, I have control over my luggage, and third, it is better for the environment.
What do you call words like first then next?
Sequencers
are words that organize your writing and speaking, words like first , next , then , after that , and finally . We often use sequencers in English when we give instructions, describe a process, or tell stories.
