originally

Definitions

In the beginning; at first.

In a way that is new, different, or creative; inventively.

By origin; as a result of one's background or source.

Examples

The house was originally built in the nineteenth century.

I originally planned to go to the beach, but the rain changed my mind.

Synonyms

initially at first primarily formerly in the beginning at the start previously

Antonyms

finally subsequently later eventually ultimately at the end afterwards