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US/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/
UK/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/
at the beginning, before things changed
In context
Initially, I found the course difficult, but it got easier.
The company was initially planned as a small family shop.
She initially refused, then agreed after a long talk.
Words that go with initially
adverb + verb
- initially thoughtWe initially thought the problem was small.
- initially plannedThe road was initially planned for 2020.
- initially developedThe software was initially developed for schools.
- initially appearThings may initially appear simple.
adverb + adjective
- initially reluctantHe was initially reluctant to speak.
- initially skepticalCritics were initially skeptical of the idea.