initially

American  

[ih-nish-uh-lee] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə li /

adverb

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of initially

initial ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The ministry initially said the perpetrator had fled.

From Barron's

Shares, however, dipped initially after results were announced.

From Barron's

Ward was actually James Dinnigan and Hines believes that he initially built rapport with her by pretending to be a Christian.

From BBC

She said she initially thought they were father and daughter.

From BBC

She initially instructed her team to keep her in the dark about the nominations "to manage my expectations".

From BBC

Related Words

• originally