B2nounarts
US/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
UK/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/
the first form of something, from which copies or later versions are made
More often (adjective): existing at the beginning, before any changes were made
In context
The original is in a museum; this painting is just a copy.
Keep the original and send them a photocopy of your passport.
I prefer the original to the remake; the new film feels empty.
Words that go with original
adjective + preposition
- faithful to the originalThe translation stays faithful to the original but reads naturally.
noun + preposition
- copy of the originalThe bank wants a certified copy of the original.
verb + noun
- keep the originalAlways keep the original and give out photocopies.
adjective + noun
- true originalThe designer was a true original who ignored every trend.
verb + preposition
- compare with the originalCompare your drawing with the original to spot mistakes.