originally
adv. timeadv. at the very beginning of a situation or process. You use it to describe how something was before it changed.
adv. at the beginning or in the first instance; in an original manner. Often used to contrast an initial state with a subsequent change.
The house was originally painted blue.
The building was originally a factory, but it was converted into modern apartments ten years ago.
Although the script was originally intended as a short film, the director expanded the narrative into a full-length feature after securing additional funding.
From Middle English originali; equivalent to original + -ly.
Typically placed before the main verb or after the verb 'to be'.
I originally am from ItalyI am originally from ItalyWhen used with the verb 'to be', the adverb should follow the verb rather than precede it.