initially

adverb
UK: /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li/
US: /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/

  1. At the beginning.

    1. Initially, I felt nervous about the exam.
    2. Initially, we planned a short trip, but later changed our minds and booked a longer vacation.

  2. At first; in the early stages.

    1. The project initially faced several challenges.
    2. The software initially seemed complex, but I grasped the basics quickly.

Synonyms

originally in the beginning primarily

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "initially" in English means: At the beginning., At first; in the early stages..

The phonetic transcription of "initially" is /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li/ in British English and /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "initially": originally, in the beginning, primarily.

Example usage of "initially": "Initially, I felt nervous about the exam.". More examples on the page.