ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Usual

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈjuː.ʒʊəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Usual is an adjective meaning Most commonly occurring; typical.

Meaning

Most commonly occurring; typical.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The typical state of something, or something that is typical.
  2. (countable, colloquial) A specific good or service (e.g. a drink) that someone typically orders.

Example Sentences

Two usuals, please.
We saw as many as usual.
I'll just have the usual.
It is becoming more usual these days to rear children as bilingual.

Word Forms

Synonyms for usual

Depending on context, synonyms include ordinary, plain, regular, simple, standard, typical.

Antonyms for usual

Common opposites include abnormal, atypical, unusual.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include habitual, wonted, accustomed, familiar, common, customary.

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