Meaning & use
Fourthly
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Used to introduce the fourth item in a list or sequence of points.
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Firstly, the plan saves money; secondly, it saves time; thirdly, it reduces waste; and fourthly, it improves morale.
Fourthly, the report recommends increased funding for research.
A note on using this word
A formal sequencing word most often found in structured writing or speeches, following 'firstly,' 'secondly,' and 'thirdly.'
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