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firstly
This term serves as a discourse marker to organize a sequence of arguments or points in formal presentations or written essays. It signals to the reader or listener that a structured list is beginning, creating a clear logical progression. While common in academic and legal writing, it can feel overly stiff or pedantic in casual conversation.
Many stylists suggest using first instead of firstly to achieve a more direct and modern tone. However, firstly remains the standard choice when the writer intends to explicitly signal a numbered sequence, typically followed by secondly and thirdly. Using first in these sequences is also grammatically correct and often preferred in contemporary American English.
Meanings
Examples
Firstly, we need to discuss the budget for the next quarter.
Firstly, let me introduce myself to the class.
Firstly, the evidence is insufficient to prove the crime.
Firstly, you must preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Firstly, I want to thank everyone for coming today.
Firstly, the empire expanded its borders through conquest.
Firstly, we should check if the patient has any allergies.