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originally

[uh-rij-uh-nl-ee] / əˈrɪdʒ ə nl i /
ADVERB
initially
Synonyms
STRONGEST
basically formerly
STRONG
primitively
WEAK
at first at the outset at the start by birth by origin first in the beginning in the first place incipiently primarily to begin with
Antonyms
WEAK
secondarily

Example Sentences

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Abel, originally from the Canadian Prairies, in many ways embodies Buffett’s Midwestern charm and reputation as a folksy peacemaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was originally sentenced to 18 years in prison.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

All five men, who were originally from Albania, admitted the crimes when they appeared in court.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Suppose all the required information comes together for someone who originally thought the the tax deadline could be met.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

That every atom in us originally came from a shining light at the heart of the solar system.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda