originally
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nə.li/
KK: /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl.i/
adverb
Definition
At the beginning or in the first place; referring to the first form or version of something.
Example
Originally, the book was published in 1995 before being revised in 2005.
Conversation
Do you remember when we originally planned to go camping this weekend?
Yeah, I was really looking forward to it!
I know, but then the weather changed so quickly.
True! It was definitely not what I had originally expected.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
initially
primarily
originally
Antonyms
subsequently
later
finally
Root Explanation
Originally is formed from "origin" (from Latin "origo", meaning source or beginning) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "originally" means in a manner relating to the source or beginning of something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'origin' as the source or starting point, and remember that 'originally' refers to how something began.
Visually Confused Words
unoriginally
aboriginally
preoriginally
ordinally
virginally
unoriginal
trigonally
regionally