ordinarily
aw-dih-NA-rih-lee
Ordinarily (adv) means Under normal circumstances; usually. Example: “Ordinarily, she'd be home by six, but tonight she's working late.”
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Under normal circumstances; usually.
"Ordinarily, she'd be home by six, but tonight she's working late."
"The office is ordinarily closed on weekends."
How to use ordinarily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNormally, or as a general rule.
Common pairings
not ordinarily
ordinarily speaking
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What does “ordinarily” mean?
The word “ordinarily” means under normal circumstances; usually. In plain terms, normally, or as a general rule.
How do you pronounce “ordinarily”?
“Ordinarily” is pronounced aw-dih-NA-rih-lee (/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “ordinarily” in a sentence?
Here is “ordinarily” used in a sentence: “Ordinarily, she'd be home by six, but tonight she's working late.”
What is another word for “ordinarily”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ordinarily” include commonly, most of the time and routinely.
What part of speech is “ordinarily”?
“Ordinarily” is an adverb.
Is “ordinarily” a common word?
“Ordinarily” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
