as usual

Thân thiện

She finished her morning jog as usual.

Definition

Adverb: In the typical, expected, or habitual way; as is generally the case.

Usage

The phrase "as usual" is used to indicate that a specific situation or someone's behavior is consistent with what normally or habitually happens. It often follows a statement of fact.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Business as usual": This is a common idiomatic expression meaning that operations or activities are continuing normally, especially after a disruption or during a difficult time.
  • Despite the storm warning, it was business as usual at the factory.

Variants and Related Words

• Usual (Adjective): Habitually or typically occurring or done; customary.
  • He took his usual seat at the table.
• Usually (Adverb): Under normal conditions; generally.
  • I usually go to bed at 10 p.m.

Synonyms

• As always
• Customarily
• Typically
• Normally
• Habitually

Antonyms

• Unusually
• Unexpectedly
• Exceptionally

Related Idioms

• As per usual: A slightly more formal or emphatic variant with the same meaning.
  • He forgot his keys, as per usual.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in the usual manner
   • as usual, she arrived late