adv

ordinarily

aw-dih-NA-rih-lee

adv

Under normal circumstances; usually.

"Ordinarily, she'd be home by six, but tonight she's working late."

"The office is ordinarily closed on weekends."

How to Use Ordinarily

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In plain EnglishNormally, or as a general rule.

Common pairings

not ordinarily ordinarily speaking

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_____, she'd be home by six, but tonight she's working late.

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