Usually

/ˈjuːʒuəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In the manner that is to be expected; most of the time.

I usually go for a jog in the morning.

As a general rule; typically.

He usually arrives at work by 9 AM.

Under normal circumstances; regularly.

They usually have lunch together on Fridays.

Occurring most often; frequently.

It usually rains in the summer months.

In the majority of cases; commonly.

The store usually closes at 8 PM.

Late Middle English: from 'use' + -ally

usually do

To act in a typical way in certain situations.

usually no

Commonly understood as a negative response or indication.

usually on time

Typically arriving or occurring at the scheduled moment.

usual

Existing or happening as a common practice.

usage

The manner in which a word or phrase is used.

used

Having been employed for a specific purpose.

Same old, same old

Every Tuesday, it's same old, same old for dinner.

Business as usual

Even with the rain, it's business as usual for our team.