Word ORIGINALLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

originally

🇺🇸 [əˈrɪdʒɪnəli]

Meanings

This adverb refers to something that happened at the beginning or in the first place. It is used to describe the initial situation or state before any changes occurred. It can also indicate the source or initial concept of something.

Examples

• Originally, they planned to travel by train, but then they decided to fly.
• The restaurant was originally a small café before expanding.
• Originally, the company operated out of a small office in the city.

Synonyms

initially • at first • in the beginning

Antonyms

later • afterwards • subsequently