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originally

[ uh-rij-uh-nl-ee ]

adverb

  1. with respect to origin; by origin:

    Originally he came from California.

  2. at the beginning; at first:

    Originally this was to be in three volumes.

  3. in the first place; primarily:

    Originally nomads, they first learned agriculture from the missionaries.

  4. in an original, novel, or distinctively individual manner:

    Originally planned houses are much in demand.

  5. Archaic. from the beginning; from the first; inherently.


originally

/ əˈɪɪəɪ /

adverb

  1. in the first place
  2. in an original way
  3. with reference to the origin or beginning
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of originally1

First recorded in 1480–90; original + -ly
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The tome evolved from what Boneta originally envisioned as a screenplay inspired by some of the roles he had auditioned for and lost.

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Opening the trial on Wednesday, prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC said this case was "originally thought to be a mass food poisoning event".

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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.

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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.

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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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