Words / B1

uh-RIJ-uh-nl/əˈrɪdʒənl/

Original means first, not a copy, or new and not copied from others. The original plan; original ideas; an original painting. Unique is “the only one of its kind”; original stresses not being a copy. A copy / a replica is the opposite in art. Originally is the adverb: originally from Manchester. Origin is the noun for where something begins.

Meaning

First; not a copy, or new and not copied from others.

Examples

• “This is the original photo.”
• “We had to change the original schedule.”
• “Her style of writing is highly original.”

Good to know

the original + noun. Adverb: originally. Noun: origin. Only one of a kind: unique.

Near in meaning

first

New