usually
Usually is an adverb of frequency used to describe something that happens most of the time or in most situations. It is used to talk about habits, regular routines, or what is normal.
Examples
3 of 5I usually drink tea in the morning.
I usually drink tea in the morning.
The director usually signs the documents before noon.
The director usually signs the documents before noon.
We usually just stay home and watch movies on Fridays.
We usually just stay home and watch movies on Fridays.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Usual'. It sounds like 'Use'. Things we 'usually' do are things we 'use' as our normal routine.
Quick Quiz
He is _______ very tired after he finishes work.
Correct!
The correct answer is: usually
Examples
I usually drink tea in the morning.
everydayI usually drink tea in the morning.
The director usually signs the documents before noon.
formalThe director usually signs the documents before noon.
We usually just stay home and watch movies on Fridays.
informalWe usually just stay home and watch movies on Fridays.
Plants usually grow faster in warm environments.
academicPlants usually grow faster in warm environments.
The manager usually provides feedback during the weekly meeting.
businessThe manager usually provides feedback during the weekly meeting.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
as usual
as usual
more than usual
more than usual
the usual
the usual
Often Confused With
'Usually' describes current habits, while 'used to' describes habits or states in the past that are no longer true.
'Always' means 100% of the time, whereas 'usually' means about 80-90% of the time.
Usage Notes
In a sentence, 'usually' is typically placed before the main verb (e.g., 'I usually go') but after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'I am usually late'). It can also be placed at the very beginning of a sentence for emphasis.
Common Mistakes
Learners often place 'usually' at the end of a sentence or between the verb and its object, such as saying 'I drink usually milk' instead of 'I usually drink milk.'
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Usual'. It sounds like 'Use'. Things we 'usually' do are things we 'use' as our normal routine.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle English 'usual', from Old French, from Latin 'usualis', which comes from 'usus' meaning 'use' or 'custom'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
He is _______ very tired after he finishes work.
Correct!
The correct answer is: usually
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