Synonyms of originally

originally

adverb

ə-ˈri-jə-nᵊl-ē 

as in initially

in the beginning

we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finally
• ultimately
• lastly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of originally

Landing Schmeichel for half the sum Brondby originally wanted was his equivalent of winning the double. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Directo de Alambique was originally released in 2012, so fans of this boozy bottle have had to wait more than a decade for its return. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

The advisory was simply stating the basics of a Wisconsin election law originally passed in 1849, Jacobs said. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 27 July 2026

The track was originally a hit for Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026