Usual

Pronunciation: /ˈjuʒ(əw)əl/

Definitions of usual

adjective used to describe something that is done, found, or used most often; typical or normal

Example Sentences

A1 I always take the usual route to work.

A2 She ordered her usual coffee at the cafe.

B1 The restaurant served the usual dishes for lunch.

B2 Despite the unusual circumstances, he stuck to his usual routine.

C1 The professor's usual meticulous attention to detail was evident in his latest research paper.

C2 The CEO's usual charisma and charm won over the investors during the meeting.

Examples of usual in a Sentence

formal As per the usual protocol, please submit your report by the end of the week.

informal Let's meet up at our usual spot for lunch today.

slang I'll just do my usual and order a large pizza for myself.

figurative Despite the chaos, she remained calm and collected as per her usual demeanor.

Grammatical Forms of usual

• past tense: used
• plural: usuals
• comparative: more usual
• superlative: most usual
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: usual
• positive degree: usual
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of usual

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'usual' originated from the Latin word 'usualis', which is derived from 'usu', meaning 'use'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'usual' has maintained its original meaning of something that is commonly done or encountered. However, its usage has expanded to also refer to something that is typical or expected in a given situation.