ordinarily

adverb
UK: /ˌɔː.dɪnˈeə.rɪ.li/
US: /ˌɔːr.dəˈner.ə.li/

  1. Usually; in the usual way; in most situations.

    1. We ordinarily go to the beach.
    2. Ordinarily, I wouldn't agree, but this time I'll make an exception considering the circumstances.

  2. Commonly; in a normal or typical manner.

    1. She's ordinarily very calm.
    2. The package would ordinarily arrive within three business days if there are no delays.

Synonyms

usually typically generally

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ordinarily" in English means: Usually; in the usual way; in most situations., Commonly; in a normal or typical manner..

The phonetic transcription of "ordinarily" is /ˌɔː.dɪnˈeə.rɪ.li/ in British English and /ˌɔːr.dəˈner.ə.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ordinarily": usually, typically, generally.

Example usage of "ordinarily": "We ordinarily go to the beach.". More examples on the page.