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Meaning of originally

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

originally

Pronunciation:/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

adverb

Definitions

  1. As it was in the beginning.

    Example: Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.

  2. In an original manner.

    Example: They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas.