originally

Definition

  • adverb: in the beginning
  • adverb: by 'origin' or derivation
  • synonyms: primarily

Examples

  • They 'originally' planned to fix their old car, but they decided to buy a new one instead.

  • She has shown an ability to think 'originally' about ways to improve the company.

  • a New Yorker who is 'originally' from Mexico

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) in the hanging tree Strange things did happen here No stranger would it be If we met at midnight in the hanging tree That line was originally "necklace of rope." I had it changed to "necklace of hope." Wow. You are a true wordsmith. Little on the nose, but, of course, so is war. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1