B1adjective 2K

Secondary

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsekəndri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsekənderi/"]/

Meaning of Secondary

connected with teaching children of 11–18 years

In simple words: Something that comes after the main thing.

Secondary in a sentence

• The secondary school offers a wide range of subjects.
• In this experiment, we will analyze the secondary effects of the chemical.
• Finding a secondary source for your research can provide useful perspectives.
• He chose to take a secondary job to save money for his vacation.
• The secondary market for stocks can often be more volatile than the primary market.
• Her secondary goal is to improve her writing skills.
• A secondary color is made by mixing two primary colors.
• The decision was made for secondary reasons unrelated to the main issue.

How to use Secondary

Use 'secondary' when discussing something that is not primary or main. It's appropriate in educational, technical, or formal contexts but may be too technical for everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'secondary' as the backup ring in a boxing match—it's not the first choice but still important.

Related words

Collocations with Secondary

• secondary education
• secondary effects
• secondary source

Synonyms for Secondary

• subsidiary
• minor
• lesser
• supporting

Opposites of Secondary

• primary
• main
• chief

Common mistakes with Secondary

• Confused with 'secondary' vs 'second' — 'second' generally refers to order, while 'secondary' refers to importance.
• Using 'secondary' in a non-comparative sense (e.g., saying 'the secondary reason' instead of 'a secondary reason').
• Overusing 'secondary' in informal settings where simpler words like 'less important' could be used.

Frequently asked questions about Secondary

What does Secondary mean?

Something that comes after the main thing.

What is the definition of Secondary?

connected with teaching children of 11–18 years

How do you use Secondary in a sentence?

The secondary school offers a wide range of subjects.

Can you give another example of Secondary?

In this experiment, we will analyze the secondary effects of the chemical.

What are synonyms for Secondary?

Common alternatives include subsidiary, minor, lesser, supporting.

What is the opposite of Secondary?

Opposite meanings include primary, main, chief.

What words go with Secondary?

It commonly pairs with secondary education, secondary effects, secondary source.

What are common mistakes when using Secondary?

Confused with 'secondary' vs 'second' — 'second' generally refers to order, while 'secondary' refers to importance. Using 'secondary' in a non-comparative sense (e.g., saying 'the secondary reason' instead of 'a secondary reason'). Overusing 'secondary' in informal settings where simpler words like 'less important' could be used.

How do you pronounce Secondary?

US: /["/ˈsekənderi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsekəndri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Secondary?

Use 'secondary' when discussing something that is not primary or main. It's appropriate in educational, technical, or formal contexts but may be too technical for everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Secondary?

"Secondary" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.