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normally

American  
[nawr-muh-lee] / ˈnɔr mə li /

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 British  
/ ˈnɔːməlɪ /

adverb

  1. as a rule; usually; ordinarily

  2. in a normal manner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of normally

First recorded in 1590–1600; normal + -ly


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The journal reported that the system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after their conversation.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The military-grade system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

When too much RNA accumulates inside a cell, it can damage the structures that produce energy, potentially leaving the cell struggling to function normally.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

As a true cave-dwelling animal, it has entirely lost its eyes, with the structures normally associated with vision having fully degenerated.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Nicole led the way into a large kitchen, where the counters, cupboards, and appliances were at least two feet lower than they’d normally be.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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