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Ordering events in an explanation

Adverbs for putting events and points in order.

A1A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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first

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please wash your hands first.
  2. She first checked the address.
  3. We finished first in the race.

firstly

adverb · 3 examples
  1. There are two reasons to walk: firstly, it is free.
  2. We must, firstly, agree on a place to meet.
  3. The report asks, firstly, whether the bridge is safe.

second

adverb · 3 examples
  1. I came second in the swimming race.
  2. Please put the blue folder second.
  3. We discussed the budget second, after agreeing on our goal.

secondly

adverb · 3 examples
  1. We need clean water and, secondly, enough food.
  2. I like the job because it is useful and, secondly, the hours suit me.
  3. She praised the design and, secondly, the careful use of materials.

next

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Who wants to speak next?
  2. I will make the soup next.
  3. We visited the museum and went to the park next.

last

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Who spoke last at the meeting?
  2. He crossed the finish line last.
  3. We packed the heavy box last.

finally

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The lost dog was finally found.
  2. After several attempts, the drawer finally opened.
  3. We finally reached the village before dark.

eventually

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The rain eventually stopped.
  2. With regular practice, she eventually learned to swim.
  3. We waited patiently, and a bus eventually arrived.

ultimately

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The repairs ultimately cost more than expected.
  2. Regular practice will ultimately improve your confidence.
  3. The small business ultimately became successful.

initially

adverb · 3 examples
  1. I was initially nervous about the trip.
  2. The room was initially used for storage.
  3. We initially planned to stay for one night.

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