Dictionary secondly

adverb

secondly

Used to introduce the second point in a list.

Secondly, the new schedule gives everyone more time to prepare.

Etymology

secondLatinsecond

+lyEnglishin a manner

Second marks the position after first. The adverb ending turns that ordinal into a guide for the next point in an ordered presentation.

More examples

First, the room is quiet; secondly, it has plenty of light.
Secondly, remember to bring a photo ID.
We need more space and, secondly, better lighting.

Similar words

second: Introduces the same point with a shorter, plainer form.
next: Moves to the following point without specifying its number.