Synonyms of usually

usually

adverb

ˈyü-zhə-wə-lē 

as in normally

according to the usual course of things

we usually go out to eat on Fridays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• normally
• typically
• generally
• commonly
• ordinarily
• of course
• as a rule
• naturally
• on the whole
• needless to say
• regularly
• routinely
• customarily
• natch
• habitually
• traditionally
• conventionally
• familiarly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unusually
• extraordinarily
• abnormally
• uncommonly
• strangely
• peculiarly
• oddly
• irregularly
• weirdly
• atypically
• untypically
• radically
• funnily
• anomalously
• queerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of usually

The contrasting collar, usually made of corduroy, is meant to provide soft comfort against the neck. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026

As mentioned, the defense needed to get some stop, and that usually starts with pressure on the quarterback. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

However, scaling these materials up from tiny laboratory chips to commercial panels usually causes major power losses. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

All invasive plants are nonnative and are usually aggressive. — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026