Word INITIALLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

initially

🇺🇸 [ɪˈnɪʃəli]

Meanings

At the beginning or in the early stages of something. It indicates that something occurred at the start or first instance of a process or event.

Examples

• Initially, the plan seemed impossible, but later it became clear.
• I was initially hesitant to speak up, but then I found the courage.
• The company initially struggled but eventually became successful.

Synonyms

at first • originally • at the outset

Antonyms

eventually • later • finally