Word: Normally

Pronunciation

/ˈnɔːrməli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a usual, expected, or typical manner; customarily or habitually. It indicates what typically happens or is true under regular circumstances.

Example sentence: Adverb: She normally wakes up at 6 a.m.

Phrases

• “Normally speaking”: As a general rule or in most cases.
  • Example: “Normally speaking, we finish work by 5 p.m.”
• “Under normal circumstances”: In usual or standard conditions.
  • Example: “Under normal circumstances, the train arrives on time.”
• “As normal”: In the usual way or returning to a routine.
  • Example: “Classes will resume as normal after the holiday break.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: He doesn’t normally eat dessert after dinner, but today he made an exception.
• The store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but during the holidays, it stays open later than normally.

Synonyms

• Typically
• Usually
• Generally
• Customarily
• Habitually
• Ordinarily
• Routinely