CEFR A2

original

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: first, new, actual, authentic

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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."

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