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originally

[əˈrɪdʒənəli]

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!

  • Example

    The house was originally built in the 1800s.

  • Example

    Originally, I wanted to be a doctor.

  • Example

    The painting was originally owned by a famous artist.

  • Example

    Originally, the plan was to go to the beach, but we changed our minds.

originally Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for originally

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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.'

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