originally Definition
- 1as it was at the beginning or before any changes
- 2in the first place; primarily
Using originally: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "originally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The house was originally built in the 1800s.
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Originally, I wanted to be a doctor.
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The painting was originally owned by a famous artist.
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Originally, the plan was to go to the beach, but we changed our minds.
originally Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: originally in Brief
The adverb 'originally' [əˈrɪdʒənəli] refers to something as it was at the beginning or before any changes. It can also mean 'in the first place; primarily.' Examples include 'The house was originally built in the 1800s,' and 'Originally, I wanted to be a doctor.' Synonyms include 'initially' and 'at first.'
