originally

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originally

The design was originally sketched on a simple notepad.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • At the beginning; in the first instance: Refers to the initial state, time, or condition of something.
    • In a novel, inventive, or distinctive manner: Refers to doing something in a way that is new, creative, or not derived from something else.
Examples of Usage
  • At the beginning:
    • The house was originally painted white. (It was white at the start, though it may be a different color now.)
    • I originally planned to study law, but I changed my mind. (My initial plan was to study law.)
  • In a novel/inventive manner:
    • The problem was solved very originally. (The problem was solved in a creative and novel way.)
    • She approaches her art very originally. (She has a unique and innovative approach to her art.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Originally from...": Used to indicate a person's or thing's initial place of origin.
    • He is originally from Canada. (His birthplace or original home is Canada.)
  • "Originally intended/designed/meant": Used to describe the initial purpose or plan for something.
    • The building was originally intended to be a library. (The first plan for the building was to serve as a library.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Original (adj): Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest. Also, created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy.
    • The original manuscript is in the museum.
  • Originate (v): To have a specified beginning; to create or initiate something.
    • The idea originated in a brainstorming session.
Synonyms
  • Initially: At first.
  • At first: At the beginning.
  • In the first place: Used to introduce the first of several points or reasons.
  • Creatively: In an imaginative way.
Related Phrases
  • In its original form: As it was first created or existed.
    • The song is performed in its original form.
  • Go back to the original: To return to the first version or idea.
    • The design was too complicated, so we decided to go back to the original.
originally

The design was originally sketched on a simple notepad.

Adverb
  1. before now
    • why didn't you tell me in the first place?
  2. with reference to the origin or beginning
  3. in an original manner