original (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈrɪdʒɪnl/

Definition

First or earliest; not a copy or imitation.

Examples

• This is the original painting, not a print.

• She kept the original letter from her grandmother.

• The company is looking for original ideas for their new product.

How to Use original

original from (prepositional phrase)

Coming from a specific place or source. — "The recipe is original from Italy."

original to (prepositional phrase)

Belonging to or originating in a particular place or thing. — "This type of bird is original to Australia."

Synonyms of original

Words with a similar meaning to original:

• first
• new
• actual
• authentic

Antonyms of original

Words with the opposite meaning to original:

• copy
• fake
• derivative

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