Pronunciation

/ˈjuːʒuəl/

Definitions

Adjective

• 1. Characteristic or typical of a particular person, situation, or time; normal or ordinary. For example: “Her usual routine involves waking up early.”
• 2. Expected or customary; standard. For example: “The usual procedure is to sign your name on the document.”

Noun (colloquial)

• A regular or frequent occurrence; a norm. For example: “That’s just his usual behavior during meetings.”

Phrases

• “In one’s usual style” describes something done in a familiar manner.
• “Out of the ordinary” contrasts with “usual” to indicate something not typical.
• “Break from the usual” suggests doing something different from what is expected.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She was late, which wasn’t her usual promptness.”
• Noun: “His usual coffee order was a large latte with extra foam.”
• Colloquial: “After the long day, it felt good to break from our usual routine and have a picnic.”

Synonyms

• Common
• Regular
• Normal
• Typical
• Standard
• Expected
• Conventional

Antonyms

• Unusual
• Abnormal
• Irregular
• Uncommon
• Exceptional
• Atypical