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fourthly

[ fawrth-lee, fohrth- ]

adverb

  1. in the fourth place; fourth.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fourthly1

First recorded in 1520–30; fourth + -ly

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Example Sentences

Fourthly, and finally, as the pressure has mounted on Sarkozy, his behavior has become more erratic, not less.

Fourthly, many parents are not convinced of the necessity for any special action by them.

Fourthly, it sowed the seeds for future trouble; for it was the temporary union of two antagonistic principles.

Fourthly, she might put pressure on the Sovereign to declare war against a country with which England was at peace.

Fourthly, the advantages of water carriage to his door, and the non-existence of impediments to land carriage.

Fourthly, there is a multitude of surgeons easily mistaken for army officers, as they wear uniforms.

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