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The artist made an original design.
What does Original mean?
Original means first or not copied.
Dictionary definition
First, not copied, or newly created; also, the first version of something.
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Original in a sentence
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The teacher asked us to write original sentences.
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The museum kept the original document safe in a case.
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Which word is closest in meaning to original?
Authentic is close in meaning to original.
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WordOriginal.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningOriginal means first or not copied.
ExampleExample: The artist made an original design.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · rij · uh · nul
- Strongest beat
- rij
- Ending
- nul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rij.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
copiedUse for something taken from another source.
imitationUse for a copy or look-alike.
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Word family
Original word family
Base word
origin
adjective
original
First or not copied.
adverb
originally
At first or in the beginning.
noun
originality
The quality of being new or creative.
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Hint for students
Original means first or not copied.
Common mix-up
Original is not the same as copied. Original means original means first or not copied.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked us to write original sentences. Clue words: teacher, asked, write. Underline clue words that show why original fits instead of copied. Now write one new sentence that shows original without using the word original. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show original?
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