Synonyms of initially

initially

adverb

i-ˈni-sh(ə-)lē 

as in originally

in the beginning

we initially intended to rebuild our hurricane-damaged home from the ground up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• originally
• primarily
• to start with
• at first
• firstly
• incipiently
• primitively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finally
• ultimately
• lastly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of initially

Sonny Dykes brought Ricker to Fort Worth in December 2021, and initially there was plenty of success. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

The play initially was negated by a targeting penalty on Brice Pollock, but then it was overturned by video review and the Bearcats’ lead was cut to 24-15 after the 2-point attempt failed. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Newborn kangaroos are initially about the size of a Lima bean, the KC Zoo said. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Down two, the Rays loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Liam Hicks grounded into what initially was ruled a game-ending double play. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026