Synonyms of original
4 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for original is primary. Other synonyms of original are initial, prototype and autograph.
Synonyms and similar words for original
adjectiveRelating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
adjectiveFirst in a series of copies or versions.
nounAn object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are...
- prototypeAn original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its...
nounMore synonyms
- autographA manuscript in the author’s handwriting; a handwritten copy.
Opposite of original
nounAn object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are...
- copyThe result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.
- derivative
- remake
- reproduction
- ultimate
nounAntonym(s) of “first in a series”.
Meaning of original
- adjective Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
- adjective First in a series of copies or versions.
- adjective Newly created.
original in other languages
Questions about synonyms of original
- What is another word for original?
- Original has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as primary, initial, prototype and autograph.
- What is the opposite of original?
- The opposite of original is copy. Other antonyms of original are ultimate, derivative, remake, reproduction and simile.
- What does original mean?
- Original means relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: original (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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