Originally
Adverb
UK
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl.i/
US
/əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nəl.i/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Describes how something existed or happened in the beginning.
Example
"This building was originally a library before it became a museum."
"She originally planned to study medicine, but later she switched to art, following her passion."
"The festival was originally celebrated in a small village, but now it attracts visitors from all over the country."
Explanation
Originally describes how something was at first or in the beginning before any changes happened. It can refer to people, ideas, places, or events. For example, a building originally built as a school might later become a museum. This word helps show the first state or source of something, even if it has changed over time.