Words / A2

NORM-uh-lee/ˈnɔːməli/

Normally means usually, in the usual way: I normally finish at five, normally open, as normally. Usually is a close synonym. Normal is the adjective. Never and rarely are opposites in frequency. Do not write normally when you mean formally (in a formal way).

Meaning

Usually; in the usual way.

Examples

• “I normally walk to work, but today I took the bus.”
• “The library is normally quiet on Monday mornings.”
• “Do you normally take milk in your tea?”

Good to know

I normally … / normally open. Synonym: usually. Adjective: normal. Mix-up: formally.

Near in meaning

usually

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