Furthermore vs Secondly

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Furthermore

FormalTop 2000 (comum)B2adverb

Secondly

FormalAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)A2adverb
Mais comum: Furthermore
 FurthermoreSecondly
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsekəndli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsekəndli/"]/
SignificadoAlso; in addition to what was said before.In the second place; the second reason or point.
ExemploHe said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her.Firstly, it's expensive, and secondly, it's too slow.
RegistroFormalFormal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesfurthermore, it is important, furthermore, we should consider, furthermore, studies showfirst, secondly, secondly, I want to emphasize, first point, secondly, first stage, secondly, secondly, we should consider
Antônimoshowever, neverthelessfirstly, initially, primarily
Erros comunsUsing 'furthermore' in informal speech too often., Confusing 'furthermore' with 'besides' which can have a different tone., Placing a comma before 'furthermore' incorrectly in sentence structure.'Second' used instead of 'secondly' when listing points., 'Then' or 'next' used in formal writing instead of 'secondly'., Using 'secondly' without 'first' in a list.
Notas de usoUse 'furthermore' to add information in formal writing or speech. It's less common in casual conversation. Avoid starting sentences with it in informal contexts.Use 'secondly' when listing points in formal writing or speaking. It’s less common in everyday conversation where 'next' or 'then' might be used.

Perguntas frequentes: Furthermore vs Secondly

Qual é a diferença entre Furthermore e Secondly?

Furthermore: Also; in addition to what was said before. Secondly: In the second place; the second reason or point.

Qual é mais comum: Furthermore e Secondly?

Furthermore é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Furthermore e Secondly estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Furthermore: B2, Secondly: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Furthermore e Secondly de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Furthermore e Secondly são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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