Synonyms & related words for initially

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of initially — including originally, firstly, first, primarily, mainly, principally. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to initially

Explore words related to initially — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include initial, subsequently, outset, eventually, tentatively, beginning, previously, was. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for initially

Common synonyms for initially include originally, firstly, first, primarily, mainly, principally, chiefly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does initially come from?

The word initially breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root it-, from Latin eo (“go”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.