originally
gb/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli/ us/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli/
B1
Английски
~ 2100
Значения
0 значения
adverb
B1
relation
1
At first; in the beginning
Used to talk about how something was at the start, before it changed.
Модел на употреба:
originally [verb/phrase]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'originally' with 'original', using the adjective form incorrectly in place of the adverb.
Синоними
initially (Very close in meaning, but often more formal and used in structured contexts.)
|
at first (More informal and conversational than 'originally'.)
Антоними
finally (Expresses the end rather than the beginning of a process or situation.)
Колокации
originally from
|originally built
|originally intended
Теми
time
|history
|biography
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The building was originally a factory before becoming a museum.
- She originally planned to study medicine but chose law instead.
- This recipe was originally from my grandmother.
- The book was originally published in French.
- He’s originally from Canada but now lives in Spain.
Примери за учащи
- I am originally from Japan.
- This house was originally small.
- She originally wanted to be a teacher.
- The park was originally a farm.
- He originally lived in London.
adverb
B2
property
2
In a unique or creative way
In a way that is new and different from others.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with meaning 'at first', but here it refers to being creative or unique.
Синоними
creatively (Focuses on imagination and inventiveness rather than just being first.)
Антоними
imitatively (Done by copying something else rather than creating something new.)
Колокации
originally written
|originally designed
|originally conceived
Теми
creativity
|art
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Примери
- The artist painted the scene originally, adding her own style.
- He approached the problem originally, avoiding standard solutions.
- The story was told quite originally, with unexpected twists.
Примери за учащи
- She wrote the song originally.
- He decorated his room originally.
- They solved the problem originally.
Граматика
Речникова форма
originally
IPA
GB/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli/
US/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli/
Срички и ударение
ori - gin - ally (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (ori)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: originally
- Plural: originallies
Семейство думи
Forms
originallies
noun
Related words
originate
verb B1
originality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unoriginal
adjective
Изрази
originally built
1/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli bˈɪlt/
fixed phrase
Constructed for first purpose
Used to say what something was made for when it was first built.
Примери
- The stadium was originally built for the Olympics.
- This bridge was originally built in 1920.
originally intended
1/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli ɪntˈɛndɪd/
fixed phrase
Planned at first
Used to talk about what was planned before any changes happened.
Примери
- The trip was originally intended as a surprise.
- The project was originally intended to last two months.
originally from
1/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
Born or coming from a place
Used to say where someone or something started or came from.
Примери
- She is originally from Brazil but now lives in Italy.
- This wine is originally from France.
originally from
2/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
Born or created in a place
Used to say where someone was born or where something started.
Примери
- She is originally from Canada but now lives in Australia.
- This recipe is originally from Italy.