Synonyms for

Original

Verb / ɜ:ˈɪdʒʌnʌl / Another word for original — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something; first or earliest

Synonyms & similar words

mastercopy unoriginal archetype pilot master authentic genuine real true primitive primary initial first earliest prototype model archetype source beginning commencement inaugural introductory pioneer trailblazing innovative

Synonyms by register

Formal

authentic primary principal archetypal

Informal

first basic raw straight

Literary

primal nascent rudimentary

Antonyms

new derived copied imitation secondary subsequent derivative

Common collocations

  • original idea
  • original work
  • original research
  • original sin
  • original copy
  • original intention
  • original source

Word family

noun originality
adjective original
adverb originally

Usage note

Often used to distinguish something from a copy or imitation. Can also refer to the earliest form of something.

Example sentences

  1. The original plan was to have a picnic in the park.
  2. This is the original recipe that my grandmother used to make.
  3. The original copy of the document is kept in a secure location.
  4. She was the original owner of the antique vase.
  5. The original artwork is worth a lot of money.

Quotes

  • Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
  • I have nothing to declare except my genius. - Oscar Wilde
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words