Is Secondly Grammatically Correct?

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. I have three reasons for wanting to visit Rome.

Is it correct to use secondly?

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. I have three reasons for wanting to visit Rome.

Is there a word secondly?

Both styles are used. In most genres, no-one will object to either. However, traditionally, first,

secondly, thirdly

etc. is used. Only pedants will insist on this usage, but it is something to be aware of, as there are many pedants.

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 it second or secondly?

And “secondly” is an adverbial form that makes no sense at all in enumeration (neither does “firstly”). As you go through your list, say

simply “second

,” “third,” “fourth,” etc.

What comes after secondly?

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.

What can I use instead of Secondly?

• second.
• along with.
• also.
• besides.
• further.
• furthermore.
• including.
• next.

What is the function of in Secondly?

You say secondly when you

want to make a second point or give a second reason for something

.

Can I use secondly without using firstly?

First, “firstly” and “secondly” are not words. They are sometimes used in informal speech, but I

would try to avoid them there

and would not use them at all in writing.

How do you use secondly in a sentence?

1. The problems are twofold – firstly, economic, and secondly, political.
2. To start with, we haven’t enough money, and secondly we haven’t enough time.
3. Firstly, it’s expensive, and secondly, it’s too slow.
4. First, it’s too expensive; and secondly, it’s very ugly.

Is secondly a transition word?

Transitional Words and Phrases. First, second, secondly, etc.

What can I write instead of firstly secondly?

• Initially / To begin with OR to start with (less formal) = First(ly)
• Then / next / after that / afterwards = later.
• In addition / additionally = Second(ly)
• Furthermore / moreover OR What’s more (less formal) = Third(ly)

What can I say instead of in conclusion?

• altogether,
• briefly,
• categorically,
• chiefly,
• finally,
• largely,
• lastly,
• mostly,

Is it correct to say firstly?

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 …

How do you use first and second in a sentence?

Yes, that’s grammatically correct. Often, writers using

ordinals

(e.g., first, second) in a sentence will delimit them with commas: Accordingly, this Court must first read through the case, and second determine whether the plaintiff makes a strong case.

What words can you use instead of firstly?

• first of all.
• first thing.
• firstly.
• foremost.
• immediately.
• in the first place.
• primo.
• up front.