Ordinarily

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdəˌnerəli/

Definitions of ordinarily

adverb usually; in a normal or customary manner

Example Sentences

A1 I ordinarily wake up at 7 am.

A2 She ordinarily takes the bus to work.

B1 Ordinarily, I prefer to eat dinner at home.

B2 The store is ordinarily closed on Sundays.

C1 Ordinarily, I would have declined the invitation, but this time I decided to go.

C2 The team ordinarily performs well under pressure.

Examples of ordinarily in a Sentence

formal Ordinarily, individuals are expected to follow the rules and regulations set by the organization.

informal I don't usually eat breakfast, but I'll make an exception today.

slang I ain't normally into that kind of music, but it's actually pretty good.

figurative She ordinarily keeps her emotions in check, but today she couldn't help but cry.

Grammatical Forms of ordinarily

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

Origin and Evolution of ordinarily

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ordinarily' originates from the Old French word 'ordinarie', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'ordinarius' meaning 'regular, usual, orderly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ordinarily' has retained its original meaning of something that is usual or customary. The word has been used consistently in English language to convey the idea of regularity or normality.