2006-08-29 07:43:43 · 17 answers · asked by bpsphpkp 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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 · answer #1 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is an adverb, so I say 'Firstly" is a word. The definition is: in the first place : FIRST
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2006-08-30 17:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by Grown Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-29 14:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 · answer #5 · answered by confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes for example,
Firstly, I would like to say to you......whatever!
2006-08-29 14:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Lily♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firstly, secondly, lastly...makes sense to me....
2006-08-29 14:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, surely. It being an adverb doesn't mean it can't be a word.
2006-08-29 14:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by Earthling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it's a rather archaic one. "First", the adjective form, is most often used today.
2006-08-29 14:47:02 · answer #9 · answered by ensign183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it denotes something and other people know what your talking about then it's a word.
2006-08-29 14:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by no need for a name 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋