How do you use "本来" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "他本来打算今天来。"

What does "本来" mean in English?

"本来" means "originally/at first/was hoping to" in English. It is a adverb in Chinese.

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adverb

English

originally/at first/was hoping to

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