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

He’s made a couple other movies that were originally designed for Sylvester Stallone. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

This show was originally intended to be Disney Channel’s first YA drama. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

The merger, which was originally expected to close much sooner, was delayed for more than two years amid regulatory scrutiny and legal disputes. — Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Of the 2,100 or so Wurlitzer pipe organs produced by the Wurlitzer Company up until 1943, fewer than 15 remain in the building where they were originally installed, let alone restored and played regularly! — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026