at first

at first

Initially. At first, we planned to go to Florida, but now we're going to visit family in Montana instead. I didn't like Tom at first, but the more time I spent with him, the more I enjoyed his company.

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at first

initially; at the very beginning. He was shy at first. Then he became more friendly. At first we chose the red one. Later we switched to the blue one.

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at first

Initially, at the start, as in At first the berries were green, but when they ripened they turned bright red. [Second half of 1500s]

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