initially — at the beginning; at first
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at the beginning; at first
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
Korean meaning: 처음에, 최초에, 당초에
Korean pronunciation: 이**니**셜리
Example Sentences
- Initially, he was afraid of cats, but now he has five of them.
- The project was initially estimated to cost $1 million.
- Initially, she thought learning Korean would be impossible, but now she's fluent.
initially
ADVERB//ɪˈnɪʃəli//
at the beginning; at first
The team initially planned a different direction before discussing new ideas.
The design initially looked simple before improvements were added. (INITIAL + AT FIRST = INITIALLY → initially means at the beginning stage or at first)
The idea initially seemed small but eventually grew successfully.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'initialis' meaning 'of or pertaining to the beginning,' derived from 'initium' meaning 'beginning' or 'entrance.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin.
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📝Examples
“Initially, he was afraid of cats, but now he has five of them.”
“The project was initially estimated to cost $1 million.”
“Initially, she thought learning Korean would be impossible, but now she's fluent.”
“Initially, the restaurant only served pizza, but now it's a five-star fine dining establishment.”
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