Yes. I would probably use initially as a substitute
ADVERB:
In the first place; to begin with.
Usage Note:
It is well established that either first or firstly can be used to begin an enumeration: Our objectives are, first (or firstly), to recover from last year's slump. Any succeeding items should be introduced by words parallel to the form that is chosen, as in first . . . second . . . third or firstly . . . secondly . . . thirdly.
2006-08-29 07:50:28
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answered by tichur 7
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Yes, according to The Free Dictionary:
"first·ly (fûrstl)
adv.
In the first place; to begin with.
Usage Note: It is well established that either first or firstly can be used to begin an enumeration: Our objectives are, first (or firstly), to recover from last year's slump. Any succeeding items should be introduced by words parallel to the form that is chosen, as in first . . . second . . . third or firstly . . . secondly . . . thirdly."
Hope this helps!
2006-08-29 14:47:04
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answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7
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Well it is an adverb, so I say 'Firstly" is a word. The definition is: in the first place : FIRST
Good Luck!
2006-08-30 17:01:02
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answered by Grown Man 5
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Yes
2006-08-29 14:56:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, it means to start with. It is used to introduce the first point in an argument or discussion
2006-08-29 14:48:20
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answered by confused 2
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Yes for example,
Firstly, I would like to say to you......whatever!
2006-08-29 14:47:16
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answered by ♥Lily♥ 3
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Firstly, secondly, lastly...makes sense to me....
2006-08-29 14:47:56
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answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5
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Yep, surely. It being an adverb doesn't mean it can't be a word.
2006-08-29 14:58:28
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answered by Earthling 7
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Yes, but it's a rather archaic one. "First", the adjective form, is most often used today.
2006-08-29 14:47:02
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answered by ensign183 5
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If it denotes something and other people know what your talking about then it's a word.
2006-08-29 14:47:29
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answered by no need for a name 3
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