originally originally /ɝˈɪdʒnəli/

adverb

1. () In an original manner  ( originally )
   in an original manner
     The painting was originally created by a famous artist centuries ago.
   The painting was originally created by a famous artist centuries ago.
   
2. () With reference to the origin or beginning  ( primitively , in the beginning , originally )
   with reference to the origin or beginning
     In the beginning, they were strangers, but over time, they became close friends.
   In the beginning, they were strangers, but over time, they became close friends.
   
3. Before now  ( originally , earlier , in the beginning , in the first place , to begin with )
   before now
    Why didn't you tell me in the first place?
   why didn't you tell me in the first place?