As usual Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈjuʒəwəɫ/, /ˈjuʒuəɫ
AZ YOO-zhoo-uhl
ˈæs/ /jˈuːʒuːəl
AZ YOO-zhoo-uhl
Definition
Used to say that something happens in the same way it always does or as one expects.
Usage & Nuances
'As usual' is neutral and used in both speech and writing. It often shows routine or can imply mild annoyance. Common at the start or end of sentences: 'As usual, he was late.' Can sound sarcastic depending on tone.
Spanish: como de costumbre - como siemprePortuguese (BR): como semprePortuguese (PT): como de costume - como sempreChinese (Simplified): 像平常一样Chinese (Traditional): 像平常一樣Hindi: हमेशा की तरहArabic: كالعادةBengali: অভ্যাসমতো - যথারীতিRussian: как обычноJapanese: いつものようにVietnamese: như thường lệKorean: 평소처럼Turkish: her zamanki gibiUrdu: حسب معمولIndonesian: seperti biasa
Example Sentences
He arrived late as usual.
basic
As usual, she made coffee for everyone.
basic
The bus was crowded as usual today.
basic
You forgot your wallet as usual, didn’t you?
natural
As usual, nothing ever changes around here.
natural
The kids are fighting over the TV remote as usual.
natural