normally
Americanadverb
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in a normal or regular way.
The wound is healing normally.
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according to rule, general custom, etc.; as a rule; ordinarily; usually.
adverb
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as a rule; usually; ordinarily
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in a normal manner
Etymology
Origin of normally
Example Sentences
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Ollard said misconnections like these bypass the treatment normally carried out at sewage treatment works.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The octopus appears to be the runt of the Megaleledonidae family, whose members are normally much larger and live in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
That shift has raised a major question: do beta blockers still add meaningful protection for patients whose hearts are pumping normally after an uncomplicated heart attack?
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Shippers will need to see an extended period of calm before they are confident enough to sail normally through the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Regan called out, and Callaway motioned at her to be quiet, his normally jovial face tight with worry.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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