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originally

US /ɚˈɪdʒənəli/

adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

in an original manner

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The event was originally planned for May but moved to June.

Word Family

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originally gốc

Synonyms

  • initiallyat the beginning
  • at firsthaving a meaning similar to originally

Collocations

  • Easy originally from abroad
    describing originally from abroad (in an original manner)
  • Medium originally scheduled for Friday
    describing originally scheduled for Friday (in an original manner)
  • Hard originally conceived for domestic use
    describing originally conceived for domestic use (in an original manner)
  • Very Hard not originally intended as a commercial hit
    describing not originally intended as a commercial hit (negation of a word or group of words)

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