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originally

изначально

Meaning of originally

at the beginning; at first

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originally with Russian translation

originally usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Originally, the shop was a bakery.

Изначально этот магазин был пекарней.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The idea was originally mine.

Изначально эта идея была моей.

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originally belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

originally
изначально
together
early
late
today
all day
this morning

originally synonyms

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originally
изначально, первоначально; в исходном виде
at first
сначала, поначалу; в первый момент
in the beginning
вначале, в самом начале; в стартовый период
initially
первоначально, изначально; в начальный момент
originally enough
первоначально достаточно; исходно достаточно
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🇬🇧en

изначально, первоначально; в исходном виде

B1Very Often

Originally, we planned to stay for two days.

🇬🇧en

сначала, поначалу; в первый момент

B1Very Often

At first, I didn't like the idea, but then I changed my mind.

I
🇬🇧en
in the beginning

вначале, в самом начале; в стартовый период

B1Often

In the beginning, the job was difficult, but I got used to it.

🇬🇧en

первоначально, изначально; в начальный момент

B1Very Often

Initially, the project was supposed to last six months.

O
🇬🇧en
originally enough

первоначально достаточно; исходно достаточно

B1Very Rarely

This phrase is not normally used in this meaning.

I
🇬🇧en
in the first place

во-первых; прежде всего; с самого начала

B1Often

You shouldn't have gone there in the first place.

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at the beginning; at first

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Originally, the shop was a bakery. Translation: Изначально этот магазин был пекарней.

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