Usually: meaning, definitions and examples

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usually

 

[ หˆjuหส’uษ™li ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in general

Under normal conditions; generally; typically.

Synonyms

generally, normally, typically

Examples of usage

  • He usually takes the bus to work.
  • I usually prefer tea over coffee.
  • She usually arrives early to the meetings.
Context #2 | Adverb

habitually

As a habit or on a regular basis.

Synonyms

consistently, habitually, regularly

Examples of usage

  • He usually goes for a run in the morning.
  • She usually reads a book before bed.
  • They usually spend their weekends hiking.

Translations

Translations of the word "usually" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น geralmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฎเคคเฅŒเคฐ เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewรถhnlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biasanya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะทะฒะธั‡ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwykle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€šๅธธ (ใคใ†ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnรฉralement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ usualmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท genellikle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฏุฉู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obvykle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvyฤajne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€šๅธธ (tลngchรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obiฤajno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ venjulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตั‚ั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adษ™tษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ usualmente

Etymology

The word 'usually' originated from the Middle English word 'usual,' meaning habitual. Over time, the adverb 'usually' evolved to describe actions or events that occur frequently or habitually. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century, adapting to its current form and usage in modern English.

See also: unusual, unusually, unusualness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #424, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.