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His death certificate says he died first of pneumonia and secondly of Alzheimer's disease. They could have listed another cause of death: a refusal to properly care for dementia sufferers, even when they are violent, and an equal inability to care for their carers. My dad died of dementia, but also because dying was the easiest way to treat him.
Rose George

Meaning of "secondly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SECONDLY

secondly  [ˈsɛkəndlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SECONDLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Secondly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SECONDLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of secondly in the English dictionary

The definition of secondly in the dictionary is another word for second, usually used to precede the second item in a list of topics.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SECONDLY


abandonedly
əˈbændəndlɪ
blindly
ˈblaɪndlɪ
Brindley
ˈbrɪndlɪ
ecofriendly
ˈiːkəʊˌfrɛndlɪ
environment-friendly
ɪnˈvaɪərənməntˌfrɛndlɪ
fondly
ˈfɒndlɪ
friendly
ˈfrɛndlɪ
gay-friendly
ˈɡeɪˌfrɛndlɪ
grandly
ˈɡrændlɪ
husbandly
ˈhʌzbəndlɪ
impassionedly
ɪmˈpæʃəndlɪ
jocundly
ˈdʒɒkəndlɪ
kindly
ˈkaɪndlɪ
old-fashionedly
ˌəʊldˈfæʃəndlɪ
profoundly
prəˈfaʊndlɪ
reasonedly
ˈriːzəndlɪ
roundly
ˈraʊndlɪ
soundly
ˈsaʊndlɪ
unfriendly
ʌnˈfrɛndlɪ
unkindly
ʌnˈkaɪndlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SECONDLY

secondary modern
secondary modern school
secondary picket
secondary picketing
secondary processes
secondary product
secondary qualities
secondary road
secondary school
secondary school teacher
secondary sexual characteristic
secondary stress
secondary tumour
seconde
secondee
seconder
secondi
secondment
secondo
seconds

WORDS THAT END LIKE SECONDLY

blandly
environmentally friendly
moribundly
overfondly
ozone-friendly
purblindly
repandly
rotundly
secundly
unsoundly
user-friendly

Synonyms and antonyms of secondly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SECONDLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «secondly» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of secondly

Translation of «secondly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SECONDLY

Find out the translation of secondly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of secondly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «secondly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

第二
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en segundo lugar
570 millions of speakers

English

secondly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दूसरी बात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثانياً
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

во-вторых
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em segundo lugar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্বিতীয়ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

deuxièmement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kedua
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zweitens
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

第二に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두 번째로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kapindho
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thứ hai là
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரண்டாவதாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुसरे म्हणजे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikinci olarak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in secondo luogo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

po drugie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

по-друге
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în al doilea rând
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δεύτερον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tweedens
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

för det andra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

for det andre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of secondly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SECONDLY»

The term «secondly» is very widely used and occupies the 15.836 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SECONDLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «secondly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «secondly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about secondly

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10 QUOTES WITH «SECONDLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word secondly.
1
Samuel Adams
Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.
2
David Blunkett
I said it's impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don't have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them.
3
Edsger Dijkstra
Don't compete with me: firstly, I have more experience, and secondly, I have chosen the weapons.
4
Rose George
His death certificate says he died first of pneumonia and secondly of Alzheimer's disease. They could have listed another cause of death: a refusal to properly care for dementia sufferers, even when they are violent, and an equal inability to care for their carers. My dad died of dementia, but also because dying was the easiest way to treat him.
5
Jascha Heifetz
I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.
6
Ken Hensley
I am, first of all, a Christian and, secondly, a person with very very serious personal opinion, so I'm motivated by many many things and, certainly, not by the need or desire to satisfy other people's ideas of who I am.
7
Auberon Herbert
Do you not see, first, that - as a mental abstract - physical force is directly opposed to morality; and secondly, that it practically drives out of existence the moral forces?
8
Charles Hodge
The Independent or Congregational theory includes two principles; first, that the governing and executive power in the Church is in the brotherhood; and secondly, that the Church organization is complete in each worshipping assembly, which is independent of every other.
9
John Hutton
The Civil Service is a vital economic asset to the UK - firstly, in the way it creates a framework for excellence in service delivery and secondly, in how it helps organise the best way to deliver modern public services on which both businesses and individuals depend.
10
Kevin Keegan
I suppose if I had my time again I would refuse it and stay at Fulham because I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and secondly I would have taken it on my own terms.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SECONDLY»

Discover the use of secondly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to secondly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The glory of Christ's visible Kingdom in this world: ...
asserted, proved, and explained, in its two-fold branches; first spiritual, secondly personal: ... By Joseph Perry, ... Joseph Perry (of Thorpe.) TJAving, gone through this Discourse, ,o-lJie Jsroot "• both of the Certainty, aud Manner, of Christ s ...
Joseph Perry (of Thorpe.), 1721
2
Culpeper's English Physician and Compelete Herbal: To which ...
First, more gross, as the acerbe: secondly, less gross, as the austere and astringent. Secondly, of subtile aqueous parts, and doubtful, as the acid. Thirdly, the mixed, as the vinous, compounded of the acid and sweet. 2. Less perceptible, and ...
Nicholas Culpeper, Ebenezer Sibly, 1802
3
On Marriage and Family: Classic and Contemporary Texts
Now he begins to relate the effects and actions by which the divinity of the incarnate Word was made known to the world. First, he tells the things Christ did while living in the world, that show his divinity. Secondly, he tells how Christ showed ...
Matthew Levering, 2005
4
A Treatise on the Gout: In which the Cause is First Briefly ...
In which the Cause is First Briefly Assigned, and Secondly an Effectual and Certain Cure is Pointed Out. By Arentius Ferdinand Lambrechts, M.D. Arentius Ferdinand Lambrechts. ''($)'. tfiltles are found in moving the Neck, if that Part is afflicted, ...
Arentius Ferdinand Lambrechts, 1754
5
Commentary on the Gospel of John, Chapters 6-12
So first, he treats of the power of Christ's doctrine to enlighten; secondly, of its power to give life (10:1). He shows the power of Christ's doctrine to enlighten, first by words; and secondly, by a miracle (9:1). As to the first, he does two things: first,  ...
Thomas Aquinas, Daniel A Keating, Matthew Levering, 2010
6
Christs Alarm To Drovvsie Saints: Or, Christs Epistle to His ...
J%j in- What fay jom of extraordinary way er . ji. Three things make it. Firl^ extraordinary might and fervency, Jon. 3 ,9. Secondly, extraordinary continuancej Hestt^t 16. Thirdly, extraordinary assistance of the spirit, and strength of theneyv nature ...
William Fenner, 1651
7
The Theory and Practice of Entrepreneurship: Frontiers in ...
Organizational capital was measured using the following three questions used by Spanos and Lioukas (2001): first, 'our firm's managerial competencies are high'; secondly, 'we have a good firm climate' and, thirdly, 'our employees have ...
David Smallbone, Joao Leitão, Mario Raposo, 2010
8
The Young Book-keeper's Assistant: Showing Him, the Italian ...
Nm, If several Sortt of Goods had been fold, and ihe Overplus leturncd to me, then Fi.it, Dr. the Buyer to Sundry Accompts for their whole Value, Cr. each Sort sor it» re. spective Value : Secondly, Dr. Cash for fo much at it received, and Cr. the ...
Thomas Dilworth, 1806
9
Devotionis Augustinianae flamma or, certaine devout...
Secondly, if,of a Woman j why, of a ? Thirdly, if of a Virginj t. why was Shee Espoused ? Fourthly, if Espoused $ why, to one of the House of David? that 4# this was so, isplaine in theTrxf .• why it 4* ihouldbcso, shall be answered. t. First: Why he ...
William Austin, 1635
10
A Commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes: Never Before ...
He is here described, first, by the good things he possesses : first, riches in abundance, riches and wealth : secondly, honour, and both these to the utmost of his desires, ver. 2: thirdly, many children : fourthly, many years ; a very extended old ...
Edward Reynolds, 1811

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SECONDLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term secondly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Busy 24 hours for firefighters
Secondly, do people honestly call the fire brigade for something that can be put out with a bucket of water? Firstly, four incidents across the whole county is ... «Malvern Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Which Should You Buy: BlackBerry Ltd., Sierra Wireless Inc., or …
Most importantly, no company is better at securing mobile devices, and this lead appears safe for the time being. Secondly, BlackBerry's QNX operating system ... «The Motley Fool Canada, Jul 15»
3
SAPS launches new unit to weed out rotten cops
“We are confident that this unit will firstly serve to speedily finalise departmental cases and secondly serve as a huge deterrent to any potential wrongdoers ... «BusinessTech, Jul 15»
4
Mount Airy church holds candlelight vigil for Charleston church …
Secondly, though they are Catholic and active members of the St. Athanasius Catholic Church in West Oak Lane, they are converts from Protestant faiths. «Montgomery Newspapers, Jul 15»
5
In quotes: Indigenous constitutional recognition
There are four hurdles: the first hurdle is the Prime Minister and what he's prepared to run with, secondly the party room, thirdly the Parliament ... and the fourth ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
6
Eurogroup says no talks until after Greek referendum
"Secondly, we will come back to your request for financial stability support from the ESM [European Stability Mechanism] only after and on the basis of the ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
7
Entrepreneurship is a roller-coaster ride; perfect work-life balance …
Secondly, they get carried away by the glamour of entrepreneurship because of all the media attention. They underestimate the hard work, time and capital ... «VC Circle, Jun 15»
8
Opportunity and Crisis in South Africa's Electricity
Secondly in early May the Department of Energy stated plans to procure a 9,600 MW nuclear fleet. While government has held a series of 'vendor parades' with ... «Energy Collective, Jun 15»
9
Schulz warns against Grexit, says EU is here to help
“First, [in case of a euro exit] the Greek economy would deteriorate dramatically. Secondly, it would immediately need massive support. Thirdly, there is the risk of ... «Kathimerini, May 15»
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Tom Devine: How Scottish Labour came to be routed in the General …
Secondly, there are shorter-term factors that hastened the decline of Labour in Scotland to a comprehensive rout. Many of the traditional policies of the party that ... «Herald Scotland, May 15»

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