original; originally; naturally
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
original; inherent; original ones
neutralUsed to describe something that existed from the start, not changed or added later.
We need to restore the original appearance of the ancient town.
The original color of this clothes is sky blue.
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The original content of this book is much richer than it is now.
The original handle of this cup was broken by me.
The original configuration of this computer can no longer keep up with the times.
adverb
originally; formerly; previously
neutralUsed to indicate a past state or situation that has now changed.
He was very thin and weak before, but now he is strong.
I didn't know anything about it until I got here and heard about it.
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This restaurant was originally across the street, and now it has moved here.
She originally studied Chinese, but later switched to law.
We originally planned to go for a picnic tomorrow, but it rained.
adverb
of course; naturally; as it should be
neutralUsed to emphasize that something is only natural or proper, often to counter a question or objection.
This is exactly how it should be done.
You should have finished your homework on time, of course.
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Helping others is naturally the right thing to do.
This wasn't your fault in the first place, so don't blame yourself.
You deserve this reward naturally, you did a great job.