CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “originally”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“originally” is roughly the #2722 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
adverb. As it was in the beginning.
Example: Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.
Similar words: innovatively, outside the box, at first.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “originally” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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