Synonyms

usually

American

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

adverb

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

We usually have breakfast on the back porch.

usually British

/ ˈjuːʒʊəlɪ /

adverb

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

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It is independent of the government and its reports are usually released alongside big financial events such as the budget in the autumn.

From BBC

“We usually rely on GPS for timing, but GPS is becoming increasingly prone to being spoofed or denied.”

From Barron's

Of course, “moves this sharp driven by narrative and/or fear usually have a way of reversing themselves,” notes Jefferies analyst Carey Kaufman in his weekly consumer roundup.

From Barron's

It just goes to show that investors looking to buy IPOs are usually better off waiting for the dust to settle.

From Barron's

It did indeed say Jonah Skidmore on the address label, but it wasn’t the type of mail he usually got.

From Literature

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