/ˈjuːʒuəl/
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Translation
Happening most of the time, and the same as it nearly always is.
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Word origin
From Latin usualis, from usus meaning use.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- usualis
- English cognates
- use, usually
Examples
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The usual time is the time you meet most days.
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"Usual" comes before the noun it describes.
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"It is usual to" means most people do it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 11: Words 1381-1390.