How to Use "Original" with Example Sentences

original (adj): first; interestingly different

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Used with nouns:

"I read the original report."
(report, work)

"I saw the original cast of the show."
(cast)

"I kept the original packaging."
(packaging)

"My original intention was to call her."
(intention)

"What was the original story?"
(story, estimate, name, position)

"The original purpose was to finish the work."
(purpose, idea)

"The original ending was sad."
(ending)

"The original flavor is the best."
(flavor, recipe, design, edition)

"Who is the original owner?"
(owner, occupant, inhabitant)

"Where are the original copies?"
(copies, recordings, plans, drafts)

Used with adverbs:

"He has very original ideas."
(very, extremely, fairly, highly)

"Her designs are completely original."
(completely)

Used with verbs:

"She is the original owner of the house."
(be: is/am/are)