INITIALLY Definition & Meaning

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initially

[ih-nish-uh-lee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

happening first; at the start; in the beginning.
Although natural gas cars cost a bit more initially, savings from lower fuel costs can help make up the difference.
The foundation initially funded only educational programs, but later also awarded grants for emotional and social support.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of initially¹

initial ( def. ) + -ly

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The company initially said its sailings were due to resume at 15:20, but that has now been pushed back indefinitely.

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Fifa, the source said, would have initially been hoping to attract more interest from broadcasters and sponsors, but may have sought help from the Saudis.

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Johnson's controversial list initially contained eight names rejected by the body which approves appointments to the House of Lords.

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It was initially approved by MPs in November by a majority of 55 votes and has since been undergoing further scrutiny.

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MV Caledonian Isles was initially taken out of service in January last year after routine annual maintenance revealed serious steel corrosion.

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