linking adverb · academic

Firstly

UK/ˈfɜːstli/US/ˈfɝːstli/FIRST·ly

task2speaking

Used to introduce the first point in a list or argument, especially in formal writing.

Examples

“Firstly, the report highlights the need for better public transport.”

“Firstly, students must understand the question before they start writing.”

“Firstly, governments should prioritise education in their budgets.”

“Firstly, without stronger environmental regulations the country will struggle to meet its climate targets.”

first determiner/adverbfirstly adverb

First of all I want to say ... (không có dấu phẩy hoặc ngắt đúng)→First of all, I want to say ...

Firstly I will say the problem is ...→Firstly, I will say the problem is ...

5First→6First of all→7+Firstly

first

At first

“At first I was nervous about the exam, but I felt calmer once it started.”

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In Emphasis & conclusion