Initially: meaning, definitions and examples

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initially

[ ɪˈnɪʃəli ]

^{Context #1}

in the beginning

at the beginning; in the first place; at first

Synonyms

at first, in the beginning, originally

Examples of usage

Initially, I was hesitant to try sushi, but now it's one of my favorite foods.
Initially, the project seemed overwhelming, but with time it became more manageable.

^{Context #2}

starting point

existing or occurring at the beginning

Synonyms

beginning, initial, starting

Examples of usage

The initially proposed budget was too high, so we had to make adjustments.
The initially agreed upon meeting time had to be changed due to scheduling conflicts.

Translations

Translations of the word "initially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inicialmente

🇮🇳 प्रारंभ में

🇩🇪 anfangs

🇮🇩 awalnya

🇺🇦 спочатку

🇵🇱 początkowo

🇯🇵 最初に (さいしょに)

🇫🇷 initialement

🇪🇸 inicialmente

🇹🇷 başlangıçta

🇰🇷 처음에 (cheoeum-e)

🇸🇦 في البداية

🇨🇿 zpočátku

🇸🇰 spočiaktku

🇨🇳 最初 (zuìchū)

🇸🇮 sprva

🇮🇸 upphaflega

🇰🇿 бастапқыда

🇬🇪 თავდაპირველად (tavdap'irvelad)

🇦🇿 əvvəlcə

🇲🇽 inicialmente

Word origin

The word 'initially' comes from the Latin word 'initialis', which means 'of the beginning'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. Originally used in the context of beginnings and starting points, 'initially' has retained its meaning over the centuries and is now commonly used in both spoken and written English.

See also: initialism, initialisms, initialize, initials.