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| u·su·al [ yoo əl ] |
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typical or normal: characteristic or expected of somebody or something
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1. ordinary way: the ordinary, normal, or customary way of things
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2. what somebody customarily has: what somebody customarily has, especially a drink in a bar
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| [14th century. Directly or via Old French usuel< late Latin usualis< Latin usus (see use)] |
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 u·su·al·ly adverb |
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as usual in the customary way
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usual, customary, habitual, routine, wonted
CORE MEANING: often done
usual characteristic or expected of somebody or something;
He made his way home by his usual route.
Mom responded in the usual way, with a long-suffering sigh.
customary conforming to what is usual or normal;
It's customary for us to give presents to everyone in the family.
done with customary formality
habitual done frequently and predictably;
a habitual slouch
He addressed the meeting with his habitual frankness.
routine regular or standard, even predictable and monotonous;
They found a fault in the fuel supply during a routine check.
nurses who are engaged in routine work on the floor
wonted (literary) usual or typical;
Briefly overcome with emotion, she soon resumed her wonted composure. |
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