USUALLY Definition & Meaning

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usually

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

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adverb

in the manner or way that is most usual; typically; ordinarily:
We usually have breakfast on the back porch.

usually

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adverb

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of usually¹

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

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Synonym Study

See often.

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"This is an oddly public and oddly-timed intervention that would usually be made by someone struggling for access," he added.

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These are often samples from parts of the body that are normally sterile sites, where bacteria are not usually found such as the brain, central nervous system, liver and eye.

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The audiences have reciprocated the gesture by filling the theaters more than they usually do.

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And then the exchange is usually over pretty fast.

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I know when I’m being honest and when I’m not being honest, and usually, when I’m “big,” it’s not honest.

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