Synonyms for

Ordinarily

Verb / ˌɔ:rdʌˈnerʌli: / Another word for ordinarily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is usual or normal

Synonyms & similar words

unremarkably normally usually commonly remarkably usually normally commonly typically regularly customarily habitually routinely consistently frequently often generally traditionally mainly primarily chiefly largely mostly essentially fundamentally

Synonyms by register

Formal

customarily conventionally typically regularly

Informal

usually normally generally most of the time

Literary

wontedly habitually

Antonyms

exceptionally unusually abnormally rarely uncommonly peculiarly

Common collocations

  • ordinarily speaking
  • ordinarily found
  • ordinarily occur
  • ordinarily do
  • ordinarily be
  • ordinarily considered

Word family

noun ordinariness
adjective ordinary
adverb ordinarily

Usage note

This adverb means 'in the usual way' or 'according to the usual rules'. It is often used to contrast with something unusual or exceptional.

Example sentences

  1. I usually wake up at 6 AM.
  2. He normally eats breakfast at 7 AM.
  3. It is commonly known that dogs are great pets.
  4. Typically, people celebrate their birthdays with cake and presents.
  5. She regularly exercises to stay healthy.

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