initially Definition
- 1at first; at the beginning
- 2in the first stage; starting out
Using initially: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "initially" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Initially, I thought it was a good idea, but now I'm not so sure.
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The company initially started as a small business in a garage.
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She was initially hesitant to try the new food, but ended up loving it.
initially Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for initially
- originally
- at the outset
- at the start
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Summary: initially in Brief
The adverb 'initially' [ɪˈnɪʃəli] means 'at first' or 'at the beginning'. It can also refer to the first stage of something. Examples include 'Initially, I thought it was a good idea, but now I'm not so sure' and 'The company initially started as a small business in a garage.'
