initially

adverb
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/

Meaning

At the beginning; at first.

Example Sentences

Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.

Synonyms

at first, originally, at the start, to begin with

Antonyms

finally, eventually

Collocations

initially planned, initially intended, initially thought

More Example Sentences

I was not initially familiar with the local festivals here, but now I love participating in them.