Usually

Pronunciation: /ˈjuʒuəli/

Definitions of usually

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, place, degree, or frequency of an action.

Example Sentences

A1 I usually wake up at 7am.

A2 She usually takes the bus to work.

B1 I usually cook dinner for my family.

B2 They usually go on vacation in the summer.

C1 He usually attends networking events to meet new clients.

C2 She usually travels first class for business trips.

Examples of usually in a Sentence

formal In academic settings, students usually adhere to a strict code of conduct.

informal I usually grab a coffee on my way to work in the mornings.

slang She usually bails on our plans at the last minute.

figurative The sun usually sets in the west, but today it's setting in the east.

Grammatical Forms of usually

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

Origin and Evolution of usually

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'usually' originated from the Middle English word 'usual' meaning customary or habitual.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'usually' has retained its original meaning of commonly or habitually, but has become more widely used in modern English to indicate frequency or typicality.