originally
adverb
Simple meaning
As it was in the beginning.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɚˈɪdʒənəli
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Definition
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adverb
not comparable
With reference to the origin or beginning
not comparable
As it was in the beginning; at first.
In an original manner
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.”adverb
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An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made.
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The ability to think and act independently.
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