PRIMITIVELY Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

primitively

adverb

Definition of primitively

as in originally

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Climate change was considered a factor in the December 2021 wildfire that destroyed Somauroo's home, after the county's suit was originally filed.

— LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Built in 1784, the home was originally occupied by a prominent Salem merchant dealing in rum and Sumatran pepper.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of originally

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The two campaigned together as Jackson initially sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination but lost.

— KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins initially listed him as questionable to return before ruling him out early in the third quarter.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of initially

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According to court records, the money obtained was allegedly transferred to various individuals and businesses, primarily Annas 4 Contracting, LLC, and New Life Painters, LLC.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Cook quickly in a large cast-iron skillet, on a flat-top plancha, or on a grill, primarily on one side while leaving the wax paper on the opposite side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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