originally

adverb
UK: /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
US: /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

  1. At the beginning; when something was first made or started.

    1. This house was originally a small cottage near the lake.
    2. The book was originally written in French, but then translated to English.

  2. In the first place; as the first cause or source.

    1. I originally wanted to be a pilot, but I became a doctor.
    2. We originally planned to go to Spain, but changed our minds and went to Italy.

  3. In a way that relates to the origin or beginning of something.

    1. The paintings are arranged originally by date, then by size.
    2. These tools were originally designed for woodworking, but now used for metal.

Synonyms

initially first primarily in the beginning

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "originally" in English means: At the beginning; when something was first made or started., In the first place; as the first cause or source., In a way that relates to the origin or beginning of something..

The phonetic transcription of "originally" is /əˈrɪdʒənəli/ in British English and /əˈrɪdʒənəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "originally": "This house was originally a small cottage near the lake.". More examples on the page.