ordinarily

CEFRB1

/ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Usually or in normal circumstances.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In the usual manner; unexceptionally.

Examples

  • It seems probable that the licentiousness ordinarily imputed to Sappho may be a calumny.

  • Ordinarily, urban planners do not view pedestrians as important traffic.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

  2. In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

More examples

In context

  • I don't ordinarily do this.

  • Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday.

  • The man was ordinarily dressed.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From ordinary + -ly.