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Term: originally

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

As it was at the beginning or in the original state; initially

Sample Sentence:

She originally planned to go hiking, but the rain forced her to change her plans.

Sense 2:

In the past, at the first; formerly

Sample Sentence:

The town was originally settled by Dutch explorers in the 17th century.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Of or relating to the starting point or beginning

Sample Sentence:

They had to consult the original map to find the location of the buried treasure.

Sense 2:

Not a copy, imitation, or reproduction; unique and innovative

Sample Sentence:

The artist painted an original artwork that impressed everyone at the gallery.

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