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Meaning of initially
The primary meaning of the word "initially" is related to something happening or being done at the beginning of a process or period.
Etymology of initially
The word "initially" comes from the Latin word "initium," meaning "beginning" or "commencement"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to indicate the starting point of a process or period
Synonyms
at first
first
initially
to start
to begin
in the beginning
from the start
at the outset
first off
at the beginning
to commence
beforehand
prior
previously
beforehand
earlier
initially
at the start
from the beginning
in the early stages
at the initial stage
from the outset
in the first place
to initiate
first and foremost
at the commencement
in the first instance
from the beginning
at the dawn
in the early days
Definitions
- Used to indicate the beginning of a process or period
- * Used to indicate the first stage or point in a process or series
- * Used to indicate the point at which something starts or begins
Usage Examples
- The company was initially successful, but it eventually went bankrupt
- * She was initially hesitant, but eventually agreed to the proposal
- * The plan was initially met with skepticism, but it eventually gained support
Antonyms
finally
lastly
in the end
at the end
ultimately
eventually
later
afterwards
subsequently
in conclusion
at last
in the final stages
at the close
in the latter stages
towards the end
in the last stages
at the termination
in the final phase