Generally
Initially
Initially adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Initially
Generally and initially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generally" instead an adverb "Initially".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and generally
- largely and initially
- primarily and generally
- primarily and initially
- basically and generally
- basically and initially
- chiefly and generally
- chiefly and initially
- mainly and generally
- mainly and initially
- especially and generally
- especially and initially
- mostly and generally
- mostly and initially
Both words in one sentence
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Tidus in Final Fantasy X is generally unconcerned about suddenly being yanked out of his world, and eagerly follows Yuna around even after initially being told he can't be one of her guardians.
Source: Jumped at the Call -
While initially only available in a pink/white mix, a blue/white mix became available in the early 90s and is now generally used when a boy is born.
Source: Pink Girl, Blue Boy -
Northern Italy from Axis Powers Hetalia is this to Germany initially, hanging around, irritating him and generally being useless.
Source: The Thing That Would Not Leave
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