originally

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orig·i·nal·ly | \ ə-ˈri-jə-nᵊl-ē

; -ˈrij-nə-lē, -ˈri-jən- \

Definition of originally

1 archaic : by origin or derivation : inherently

2 : in the beginning : in the first place : initially

3 : in a fresh or original manner

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That van originally belonged to us. The building was originally a school. They originally planned to fix their old car, but they decided to buy a new one instead. Originally, the word had a very different meaning from its current meaning. a New Yorker who is originally from Mexico She has shown an ability to think originally about ways to improve the company.

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