initially
Translation
initially, at first
Examples
Initially, I thought it was a good idea.
Initially, I thought it was a good idea.
The project was initially scheduled for Monday.
The project was initially scheduled for Monday.
Grammar Patterns
((sentence adverb)) used at the beginning of a sentence or clause Initially, I was skeptical.
Similar Words
Synonyms: at first, originally, in the beginning; Antonyms: finally, eventually, later
Etymology
From "initial" + "-ly". "Initial" comes from Latin "initialis", from "initium" (a beginning).
Memory Tips
Think "in the initial stage". The "-ly" suffix turns the adjective "initial" into an adverb.