ordinarily

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US /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ UK /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/
adv Freq #17803

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

    It is ordinarily seene how good intentions, being managed without moderation, thrust men into most vicious effects.

  2. 2
    adv

    Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

    Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday.

  3. 3
    adv

    In the usual manner; unexceptionally.

    The man was ordinarily dressed.

  4. 4
    adv

    under normal conditions

Etymology

From ordinary + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in accordance with normal... conventionallycustomarilytraditionally
4 adv · under normal conditions normally
More commonlyroutinelyusually

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