usually
UKYOO-zhoo-uh-lee/ˈjuːʒʊəli/AUSYOO-zhoo-lee/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/
- 1Most of the time, or what normally happens.
Like rain in spring: it comes most days, but you can't say every day.
She usually walks to work, but she takes the bus when it rains.
We usually eat dinner together around seven o'clock.
UsagePut it before most verbs but after is: she usually walks, he is usually late. Say as usual (not
incorrect: as usually).
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Origin
From Middle English usualli, made from "usual" plus "-ly". It replaced the older Old English word ġewunelīċe.
Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 3 facts
- Usually comes from Middle English usualli. en.wiktionary.org
- Usually is formed from usual plus -ly. en.wiktionary.org
- Usually replaced the older Old English word ġewunelīċe. en.wiktionary.org