initially

US /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/

UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/

1.

at first; originally

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Initially, I was hesitant to take on the project.

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The plan seemed good initially, but we found problems later.

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at first originally at the outset to begin with firstly

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initiate initial initiative initiation initiate initial public offering