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

The charity also recommends providing litter trays inside, even if your cat usually goes outside so they have a warm toileting option.

From BBC

Beth Hope, an executive coach, says "Sunday blues" are very common and usually come from anticipatory stress, where the brain predicts a high demand on Monday and "activates the stress response early".

From BBC

The question of demand sustainability usually comes up at the start of a new year given the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry.

From MarketWatch

We usually get 12 full Moons a year, but as this doesn't quite match up with the lunar cycle roughly every two and half years we get an additional full Moon.

From BBC

On this side of the Atlantic, her name usually elicits a puzzled “Who?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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