fourthly
adverb
Simple meaning
As the number four item in a list or series.
Pronunciation
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fawrthleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɔɹθli
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Definition
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adverb
In the fourth place; fourth in a row.
“Fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month.”
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “Fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month.”adverb
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