usually
word
/ˈjuʒəɫi/, /ˈjuʒəwəɫi/
YOO-zhuh-lee
/jˈuːʒuːəli/
YOO-zhuh-lee
Definition
Used to say what happens most of the time or in most situations; something that is common or regular.
Usage & Nuances
‘Usually’ is used to describe habits or routines. It comes before the main verb (except with 'to be': 'She is usually late'). Be careful not to confuse with 'often' (many times, not always), or 'always' (every time).
Spanish: normalmente - usualmentePortuguese (BR): normalmente - geralmentePortuguese (PT): normalmente - geralmenteChinese (Simplified): 通常 - 一般Chinese (Traditional): 通常 - 一般Hindi: आमतौर पर - अक्सरArabic: عادةً - غالبًاBengali: সাধারণত - সাধারণভাবেRussian: обычноJapanese: たいてい - 普通（ふつう）Vietnamese: thường - thường xuyênKorean: 보통 - 대개Turkish: genellikle - çoğunluklaUrdu: عام طور پرIndonesian: biasanya
Example Sentences
I usually have coffee in the morning.
basic
She usually takes the bus to work.
basic
It usually rains in April.
basic
Do you usually eat out on weekends?
natural
I'm usually not this busy, but today is different.
natural
Kids usually love playing outside after school.
natural