initially
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Adverb
Examples
Initially, I found city life incredibly difficult, but now I'm used to it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “initially” mean?
At the beginning.
Is “initially” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.