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originally (adverb)

Originally refers to the very beginning or the first time something happened or existed. It is used to talk about the past state of something that has changed.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'O' for 'Origin'. Originally starts with 'O' and tells you where the 'Origin' is.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am originally live in Spain. → I am originally from Spain.

The book was original written in English. → The book was originally written in English.

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