“First of all” makes sense when you want to emphasize the primacy of the first item in a series, but it should not be followed by “second of all,” where the expression serves no such function. And “secondly” is an adverbial form that makes no sense at all in enumeration (neither does “firstly”).

third… or firstly… secondly… thirdly…). Because first, second, and third work perfectly well as both adjectives and adverbs, some people find that adding -ly is superfluous and even a little bit pretentious.

1a : one that is number three in a series — see Table of Numbers. b : one that is next after second in rank, position, authority, or precedence the third in line. 2 : one of three equal parts of something a third of the pie.

What is another word for third?

Secondly, Thirdly, Fourthly As noted earlier, few people say “firstly,” and fewer yet say “fifthly,” “sixthly,” “seventeenthly,” etc. Many adverbs do not end in -ly. It makes more sense to use second, third, and fourth rather than secondly, thirdly, and fourthly.

Synonyms & Antonyms of first

• earliest,
• foremost,
• headmost,
• inaugural,
• initial,
• leadoff,
• maiden,
• original,

In addition…. Furthermore,…. Moreover,….. The second reason is……..

• “One example is….”
• “Another pertinent point…”
• “Finally…”

It is not customary to use firstly. Suppose you already have stated a fact and you feel the urge to add another point, you can use secondly. No need to use firstly in the first place.

“Firstly, lastly” when listing just two points. Normally, if we which to illustrate our points, we can use firstly, secondly, lastly (or last but not least or finally).

What is another word for secondly?

(Also called conjunctive adverbs, linking adverbs, or transition words.)

And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance.

Always use “first,” “second,” “third,” and so on. Yes, you can use “First of all” (although just “First” would be better), then continue with “Second,” then “Third,” and so on.

Transitional expressions

Common Transitional Words and Phrases

• cause and effect: consequently, therefore, accordingly, as a result, because, for this reason, hence, thus.
• sequence: furthermore, in addition, moreover, first, second, third, finally, again, also, and, besides, further, in the first place, last, likewise, next, then, too.

In most genres, no-one will object to either. However, traditionally, first, secondly, thirdly etc. is used. Only pedants will insist on this usage, but it is something to be aware of, as there are many pedants. See Fowler’s Modern English Usage (3rd edition).

Transitional Words and Phrases. First, second, secondly, etc.

in conclusion; in the last place; finally.

The word “lastly” is a variation of “last,” an adverb meaning “in the final position, place, or time”; it is grammatical…

As adverbs the difference between lastly and finally is that lastly is (sequence) while finally is at the end or conclusion; ultimately.

You usually use last to say that an event is the final one in a series of similar events. You use lastly when you are talking about events which are not similar. For example, if you say `George phoned his aunt last’, you usually mean that George had phoned several people and that his aunt was the last person he phoned.

other words for finally

• certainly.
• completely.
• definitely.
• permanently.
• lastly.
• assuredly.
• in conclusion.
• once and for all.