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originally
[ uh-rij-uh-nl-ee ]
adverb
- with respect to origin; by origin:
Originally he came from California.
- at the beginning; at first:
Originally this was to be in three volumes.
- in the first place; primarily:
Originally nomads, they first learned agriculture from the missionaries.
- in an original, novel, or distinctively individual manner:
Originally planned houses are much in demand.
- Archaic. from the beginning; from the first; inherently.
originally
/ əˈɪɪəɪ /
adverb
- in the first place
- in an original way
- with reference to the origin or beginning
Word History and Origins
Origin of originally1
Example Sentences
The tome evolved from what Boneta originally envisioned as a screenplay inspired by some of the roles he had auditioned for and lost.
Opening the trial on Wednesday, prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC said this case was "originally thought to be a mass food poisoning event".
Trump's tariffs in 2016 sent a glut of cheap Chinese imports, originally intended for the US, into South East Asia, hurting many local manufacturers.
The RTS network was originally planned to be switched off in March 2024, but this was extended to give energy companies more time to get through everyone.
AV Alta, a new USL League One club, has averaged 4,500 fans over its first three games playing in a stadium originally built for minor league baseball.
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