Definition

In the fourth position or order; used to indicate the fourth item in a list or sequence.

Example

First, we need to gather the materials; second, we will prepare the workspace; third, we will start the project, and fourthly, we will review our progress.

Conversation

I have a list of reasons why I love this place.

Oh really? What are they?

Well, fourthly, the food here is just amazing!

I agree! It's definitely one of the highlights.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fourthly → It is formed from "fourth" (from Old English "fēorða", meaning the ordinal number four) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "fourthly" means in the manner of the fourth item or point.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fourth' as indicating the position of something in a sequence, and remember that 'fourthly' means to describe something in the manner of that fourth position.

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