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/ˈjuːʒ.u.ə.li/

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Meaning

Most of the time; the way a thing normally happens.

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Word origin

From usual plus the adverb ending -ly; usual came from Latin usualis, meaning common.

Origin
Latin
Root
usualis

Examples

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"Usually" tells us this is what happens most of the time.

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Here "usually" means it is the normal thing we do.

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Here "usually" means it is open most Sundays, but not always.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 1: usually, camp, block and 7 more words.