Normally

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrməli/

Definitions of normally

adjective conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

Example Sentences

A1 I normally wake up at 7 AM.

A2 She normally takes the bus to work.

B1 It is normally sunny in the summer.

B2 The train is normally on time.

C1 He normally follows a strict diet and exercise routine.

C2 The company normally conducts thorough background checks on all employees.

adverb in a normal or usual manner; typically

Example Sentences

A1 I normally wake up at 7 AM.

A2 She normally takes the bus to work.

B1 Students normally have to wear a uniform at this school.

B2 The project is normally completed within two weeks.

C1 He normally excels in difficult situations.

C2 The team normally performs exceptionally well under pressure.

Examples of normally in a Sentence

formal Normally, employees are required to submit their timesheets by the end of the week.

informal I normally go for a walk in the evening to relax.

slang I normally chill with my friends on the weekends.

figurative She normally wears her heart on her sleeve, but today she seemed distant.

Grammatical Forms of normally

• past tense: normally
• plural: normally
• comparative: more normally
• superlative: most normally
• present tense: normally
• future tense: will normally
• perfect tense: have normally
• continuous tense: is normally
• singular: normally
• positive degree: normally
• infinitive: to normally
• gerund: normally
• participle: normally

Origin and Evolution of normally

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'normally' originated from the combination of the Middle English word 'normal' meaning 'right-angled' or 'perpendicular' and the suffix '-ly' which is used to form adverbs.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'normally' shifted from describing something as being at a right angle to its current use as an adverb indicating the usual or expected state of things.