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u-su-al-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Under normal conditions; generally; in most cases.

  2. 2.

    In the way that is typical or most common.

  3. 3.

    As a rule; more often than not.

Related words

Antonyms: rarely, seldom, unusually
See also: generally, normally, often, typically
Synonyms: commonly, generally, normally, ordinarily, typically

Etymology

Formed from "usual" + "-ly." "Usual" comes from Old French "usuel," from Late Latin "usualis" meaning "ordinary," from Latin "usus" meaning "use, custom." The adverb form developed in English in the 15th century.