Definition

Adverb: * According to custom or habitual practice; usually; typically. It describes an action that is done as a regular, established, or traditional way of behaving.

Usage

• Position in a sentence: "Customarily" is most commonly placed before the main verb it modifies.
  • The council customarily meets on the first Tuesday of the month.
• It can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis or stylistic flow.
  • Customarily, guests remove their shoes before entering.
• It is used to describe actions that are standard, traditional, or expected within a particular context, group, or culture.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In formal or legal contexts: Used to describe established procedures or traditional rights.
  • The land is customarily used for grazing livestock by the local community.
• To contrast with an exception: Often used to highlight when a usual practice is not followed.
  • The manager, who customarily works from the office, is attending the conference remotely this week.

Variants and Related Words

• Customary (Adjective): Based on or established by custom; usual.
  • It is customary to bow when greeting in that culture.
• Custom (Noun): A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
  • The festival is based on an ancient custom.

Synonyms

• Usually: Under normal conditions; generally.
• Traditionally: According to tradition; in a way that is long-established.
• Habitually: Done as a habit; regularly.
• Typically: In most cases; usually.
• Ordinarily: Under normal conditions; usually.

Antonyms

• Unusually: In a way that is not common or habitual.
• Exceptionally: To a greater degree than normal; unusually.
• Rarely: Not often; seldom.
• Never: At no time; not ever.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• As is customarily the case: A formal phrase meaning "as usually happens."
  • As is customarily the case, the senior member will speak first.
• Customarily accepted: Widely or traditionally agreed upon.
  • This is the customarily accepted method for resolving such disputes.

Adverb

1. by custom; according to common practice
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