ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ordinarily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Ordinarily is an adverb meaning Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

Meaning

Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

More Meanings

  1. In the usual manner; unexceptionally.
  2. (obsolete) In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

Example Sentences

The man was ordinarily dressed.
Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday.
I'm ordinarily supportive of free speech, but this dispay is obnoxious.
It is ordinarily seene how good intentions, being managed without moderation, thrust men into most vicious effects.

Synonyms for ordinarily

Depending on context, synonyms include conventionally, customarily, traditionally, commonly, routinely, usually.

Antonyms for ordinarily

Common opposites include remarkably, unco, outstandingly, unusually.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include normally, commonly, usually, unremarkably, normal, conventionally.

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