usually

[yoo-zhoo-uh-lee, yoozh-wuh-lee]

adverb

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

   We usually have breakfast on the back porch.

usually

/ ˈjuːʒʊəlɪ /

adverb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of usually¹

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

Synonym Study

See often.

Example Sentences

I should mention that this is a small-town branch and, while they don’t know all of their customers, the staff is usually friendly, but in this case, I think they were too familiar.

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However, ankle measurements are usually higher than arm readings, and because treatment guidelines are based on arm data, this difference can lead to inaccurate diagnoses and inappropriate treatment decisions.

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“They don’t have a staff that a big hospital does, so usually their administrative billing person will be manually doing this stuff.”

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By definition, there is usually only one chief in any organization.

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Keeping them home just to prevent a virus from spreading usually isn’t worth it.

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