usually

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Adverbial usually has 1 sense

normally, usually, unremarkably, commonly, ordinarily - under normal conditions; "usually she was late"
Derived from adjective usual₁

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Term: usually

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

typically; normally; conventionally

Example Sentence:

She usually wakes up at 7 am, but today she slept in.

Sense 2:

ordinarily; commonly; generally

Example Sentence:

He usually takes the bus to work, but today he decided to walk.

Sense 3:

in most cases; in the majority of instances

Example Sentence:

Usually, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

frequently encountered; common

Example Sentence:

In the movie, the hero saves the day, as is usually the case in this genre.

Sense 2:

(rare) normal; habitual

Example Sentence:

The usually cheerful child seemed unusually quiet today.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

(informal) a person who is commonly present or encountered

Example Sentence:

Oh no, here comes the neighborhood usually!