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Definition of secondly

secondly

/ˈsɛk.ənd.li/
sec · ond · ly
Adjective:second
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secondly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In the second place; used to introduce the second point, reason, or item in a series or argument.

Example

"Firstly, the proposed budget exceeds our quarterly limit, and secondly, the timeline is far too ambitious."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'second' and 'secondly' are standard and grammatically correct when enumerating points in speech or writing, though many contemporary style guides slightly favor the shorter form 'second' for conciseness.

• Nearby Words

secondary
seconder
secondhand
secondly
secondment
seconds
secrecy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Secondly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/secondly
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