Synonyms

secondly

American

[sek-uhnd-lee] / ˈsɛk ənd li /

adverb

in the second place; second.

secondly British

/ ˈsɛkəndlɪ /

adverb

another word for second, usually used to precede the second item in a list of topics

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Etymology

Origin of secondly

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; second ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

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"Secondly, there is a danger that policymakers will approve the premature exploitation of raw materials on planets, with the risk of irreversibly destroying unnoticed life."

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

Secondly, Kashkari said that “inflation is still too high” even if you take Iran and oil prices out of the equation,

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

"Firstly, there needs to be political will. Secondly, a simplified visa policy. And thirdly, well-developed infrastructure," a Western diplomat in Ashgabat told AFP on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Secondly, oil price moves are so volatile that traders aren’t willing to place big bets in futures markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Secondly, Mr. Berberian brought up the history of the “peace talks” at school, and suggested the students ask their elders’ opinions about them.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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