/ˈnɔːməli/

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Meaning

Usually; in the way that happens most of the time, or in the normal way.

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Word origin

From normal plus -ly, from Latin norma, the square tool builders used to make right angles.

Origin
Latin
Root
norma
English cognates
normal, enormous

Examples

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It means this is what happens most days.

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"Normally" often sits before the main verb.

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Here it means in the normal way - nothing is wrong.

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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 3: normally, previously, register and 7 more words.