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

Small camps, usually consisting of 25-35 individuals living in homes a few feet from each other, create an environment where children can observe and interact with a wide range of people.

From Science Daily

Piezoelectricity, which translates from Greek to mean pressing electricity, usually found in ceramics or polymers, is also present in human biomolecules.

From Science Daily

Located on a cell's surface, this protein-based sensor recognizes an external signal that triggers the cell to respond -- usually by turning on a user-defined gene.

From Science Daily

A safety who usually subbed for Foster to give him occasional breathers had gotten hurt the week before, forcing him to play the entire game.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s usually silly to declare races over this early, but this seems like a safe bet.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• normally
• occasionally
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes