usually

American  

[yoo-zhoo-uh-lee, yoozh-wuh-lee] / ˈyu ʒu ə li, ˈyuʒ wə li /

adverb

1. in the manner or way that is most usual; typically; ordinarily.

   We usually have breakfast on the back porch.

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usually British  

/ ˈjuːʒʊəlɪ /

adverb

1. customarily; at most times; in the ordinary course of events

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Related Words

See often.

Etymology

Origin of usually

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English; usual ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Throughout “Those Who Are About to Die,” the reader comes upon fascinating generalizations, usually introduced by attention-arousing brief sentences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

My mind is usually focused on work, so that’s where my thoughts go.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The people you confide in don't necessarily need to be family or the friends you'd usually share things with, says Dr Marie Prince, a clinical psychologist who specialises in fertility.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Money that flows into private funds usually gets funneled through private wealth managers who can earn fees from the private-credit managers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Clare was usually fast asleep by now, moss stuffed in his good ear, and he could not remember the last time he’d soaked in the splendor of All Hallows’ Eve.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• normally
• occasionally
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes