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ORIGINALLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does originally mean?

• ORIGINALLY (adverb)
The adverb ORIGINALLY has 3 senses:

1. in an original manner
2. with reference to the origin or beginning
3. before now

Familiarity information: ORIGINALLY used as an adverb is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• ORIGINALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

originally ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

In an original manner

Pertainym:

original (being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of)

Sense 2

originally ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

With reference to the origin or beginning

Synonyms:

in the beginning; primitively; originally

Sense 3

originally ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Before now

Synonyms:

in the first place; to begin with; in the beginning; earlier; originally

Context example:

why didn't you tell me in the first place?

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