Meaning & use
secondly
Used to introduce the second point in a list or sequence of reasons.
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Firstly, the plan costs too much; secondly, it will take years to complete.
Secondly, we need to consider how the new policy affects part-time staff.
A note on using this word
Secondly pairs naturally with firstly and thirdly to organize written or spoken arguments clearly.
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