Synonyms for Original
Definition of original
adjective
- preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed; "the original inhabitants of the Americas"; "the book still has its original binding"; "restored the house to its original condition"; "the original performance of the opera"; "the original cast"; "retracted his original statement"
- (of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary; "his work is based on only original, not secondary, sources"
- being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of; "a truly original approach"; "with original music"; "an original mind"
18 synonyms found
Writing tips for "original"
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"Original" in song lyrics
See how original is used in real songs:
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"Taste the flav' of the original"
3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass -
"I'm still hungry, plus original"
7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap) -
"Original"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous