Definition of "firstly" []

• In the first place; to begin with. (adverb)

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• "'However' should only be used at the start of a sentence and do not use the word 'firstly'."
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• "So, firstly, is anyone else experiencing this in other parts of the world, and if so what do you think its down to?"