usually

Word parts

usual + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /juːʒʊəli/
• SAMPA: /ju:ZU@lI/

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Adverb

Positive usually

Comparative more usually

Superlative most usually

1. You use usually to talk about what happens most of the time.
   • Synonyms: normally and typically

   He usually takes a long time to get ready, but he can be fast too.

   Usually they come by car so I don't think they'll walk.

Related words

• usual
• unusually