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Meaning of originally
The primary meaning of the word "originally" is to indicate something that was the case at the beginning of a situation or process.
Etymology of originally
The word "originally" comes from the word "original", which is derived from the Latin "originalis", meaning "of or pertaining to the origin"
The Latin "originalis" is derived from "origo", meaning "rise, derivation, origin"
The word "originally" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to indicate the starting point or initial stage of a situation or process
Synonyms
initially
first
at first
to start with
in the beginning
from the outset
at the outset
beforehand
prior
previously
earlier
formerly
once
one time
initially
firstly
first off
in the first place
to begin with
primarily
principally
chiefly
mainly
mostly
largely
predominantly
usually
normally
typically
characteristically
inherently
naturally
instinctively
intuitively
spontaneously
automatically
reflexively
impulsively
instinctually
Definitions
- Used to indicate the starting point or initial stage of a situation or process
- * Used to indicate the original intention or purpose of something
- * Used to indicate the place or circumstances in which something began
Usage Examples
- The company was originally founded in New York, but it has since moved to Los Angeles
- * The recipe was originally designed to serve four people, but it can be easily scaled up or down
- * The idea was originally met with skepticism, but it has since gained widespread acceptance
Antonyms
finally
lastly
eventually
ultimately
at the end
in the end
afterwards
later
subsequently
presently
currently
lately
recently
nowadays
currently
presently
lately
ultimately
in the long run
eventually
at the last
at the latest