Initially

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈnɪʃəliː/

Initially (adverb)

  1. At the beginning or first stage of something.

Examples

  • Initially, the project seemed simple, but it became complex later.
  • Initially, I thought the task would be easy.

Common collocations: initially planned, initially thought, initially proposed

Synonyms of Initially

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Initially

  • — Indicates the last stage of a process.
  • — Refers to events occurring after the initial phase.