Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - firstly
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adv. (in enumerating topics, arguments, etc.) in the first place, first (cf. FIRST adv.). ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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You use firstly in speech or writing when you want to give a reason, make a point, or mention an item that will be followed by others connected with it. The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems... ADV: ADV with cl/group ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ adv sentence adverb used to say that the fact or reason that you are going to mention is the first one and will be followed by others (Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this success.) ( USAGE NOTE: FIRSTLY WORD CHOICE firstly, first (of all), in the first place, to start/begin with, at first, in the beginning Firstly/first (of all)/in the first place/to start with/to begin with are often used to introduce a series of reasons, ideas, remarks etc There are three reasons why I don't like him first (ly)/to start with he's rude, second (ly) he's a liar, and third (ly)/finally he owes me money. You use first (of all) (NOT firstly) to introduce a series of actions, often in order of time First of all I get dressed, next I bring in the paper, then I fix breakfast. At first can only be used for a period of time, often when you are comparing it with a later period. To start/begin with and in the beginning can be used in this way too You'll find it difficult at first/to begin with, but later/soon it'll get easier. ) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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