Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdəˌnɛri/
noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ordinary' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that is common or usual.
A1 I prefer the ordinary over the extravagant.
A2 She found beauty in the ordinary things in life.
B1 The artist's work celebrates the beauty of the ordinary.
B2 The novel explores the complexities hidden within the ordinary.
C1 The philosopher delved deep into the nature of the ordinary human experience.
C2 The poet's words elevated the ordinary to the extraordinary.
adjective An adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ordinary' describes a noun and tells us more about it.
A1 I live in an ordinary house.
A2 She wore an ordinary dress to the party.
B1 The town had an ordinary market selling everyday goods.
B2 Despite his extraordinary talents, he preferred living an ordinary life.
C1 The book offers a deep analysis of ordinary people's lives.
C2 The artist's work challenges the concept of ordinary beauty.
formal The book was about the lives of ordinary people in a small town.
informal I'm just an ordinary guy trying to make a living.
slang She's just an ordinary Jane, nothing special.
figurative His cooking may seem ordinary, but it's actually quite delicious.
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