originally — at first; from the beginning; initially
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at first; from the beginning; initially
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
Example Sentences
- I originally wanted to be a dinosaur when I grew up, but HR said it wasn't a valid career option.
- The recipe originally called for love as the secret ingredient, but I substituted it with garlic powder.
- She originally planned to study medicine but switched to computer science.
originally
ADVERB[/əˈrɪdʒənəli/]
at first; from the beginning; initially
This cozy bakery was originally a blacksmith's forge a hundred years ago.
Originally confident, marginally progressing, finally succeeding!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'originalis' meaning 'primitive' or 'first,' derived from 'origo' meaning 'source' or 'beginning.' The word entered English through Old French and developed the meaning of 'from the beginning' or 'in the first place.'
Breakdown
origin (source, beginning) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') + -ly (adverb suffix) = originally
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📝Examples
“I originally wanted to be a dinosaur when I grew up, but HR said it wasn't a valid career option.”
“The recipe originally called for love as the secret ingredient, but I substituted it with garlic powder.”
“She originally planned to study medicine but switched to computer science.”
“The novel was originally written in French before being translated.”
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