normally

[nawr-muh-lee]

adverb

1. in a normal or regular way.

   The wound is healing normally.

2. according to rule, general custom, etc.; as a rule; ordinarily; usually.

normally

/ ˈnɔːməlɪ /

adverb

1. as a rule; usually; ordinarily

2. in a normal manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of normally¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; normal + -ly

Example Sentences

I’m a political journalist and normally dislike evasive answers.

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This report outlines, in a way that would normally require hundreds of hours of work by a smart human, what’s working and what isn’t, across all the sales calls a company is having.

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She started off rowing normally, and after several strokes of the oars, her head spun around until she was facing forward.

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The novel is a testament to the virtues of childhood, and those virtues normally disappear when you become an adult.

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Unfortunately, the lack of application was not picked up by us as we do not normally apply for licences on behalf of our clients; the onus is on them to apply.

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Related Words

• commonly 
• ordinarily 
• regularly 
• typically