ordinarily

Thân thiện

She ordinarily takes the bus to work at eight o'clock.

Definition

Adverb: 1. Under normal conditions; usually; in the usual course of events. It describes what is typical, common, or expected, as opposed to what is exceptional or unusual.

Usage

"Ordinarily" is used to describe a standard or habitual state or action. It often introduces a statement about what is normal, which may then be contrasted with a current exception. * It typically modifies a verb or an entire clause. * It is commonly placed at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb.

Examples

• Ordinarily, I take the bus to work, but today I drove.
• She is ordinarily a very patient person.
• This door is ordinarily kept locked.
• He doesn't ordinarily drink coffee.

Advanced Usage

• "Ordinarily speaking": Used to introduce a general statement that is true in most cases.
  • Ordinarily speaking, such behavior would not be tolerated.

Variants and Related Words

• Ordinary (adjective): Normal, usual, or commonplace.
  • It was just an ordinary day.
• Extraordinarily (adverb): In a very unusual or remarkable way; to an exceptional degree. (This is the direct antonym in terms of frequency/expectation).
  • She was extraordinarily talented.

Synonyms

• Usually
• Normally
• Generally
• Typically
• Commonly
• As a rule

Antonyms

• Unusually
• Exceptionally
• Rarely
• Seldom
• Extraordinarily

Học thuật

Adverb

1. under normal conditions
   • usually she was late

Từ đồng nghĩa

• normally
• usually
• unremarkably
• commonly