usually
/ˈjuːʒʊəli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Adverb
Examples
Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Under normal conditions.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “usually” mean?
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Is “usually” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.