thirdly
part of speech
adverb (thirdly)
meaning for a pupil
Used to introduce the third point in a list of reasons or steps, after «firstly» and «secondly». tree →
sense in the lessons
A writing and speaking word for organising ideas. In persuasive writing and speeches pupils use «firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally». In The Wind in the Willows and other classics characters like Badger or Toad list points in a speech this way.
examples
- Firstly, wash your hands; secondly, get the bowl; thirdly, add the flour. tree →
- Thirdly, recycling saves energy. tree →
- Thirdly, and most importantly, be kind. tree →
- Toad said firstly he was clever, secondly he was rich, and thirdly he was handsome. tree →
- Thirdly, check your answer. tree →
- Thirdly, we need more trees in the playground. tree →
- Thirdly, If a man has to do any work, he must do it himself, and do it with might and without fear. tree →
note
Adverb. Some people prefer «first, second, third» without -ly; both are correct. Spelling: third + ly.
Trees and pragmatics
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