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normally

adverb

Simple meaning

In the expected or customary way.

Pronunciation

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nawrmuhlee

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ˈnɔɹməli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

  2. In the expected or customary manner.

  3. To a usual or customary extent or degree.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

Used this way, normally is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • normaladjectiveBase word

    Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • normalitynounDerived noun · specialist

    Being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning.

  • normalizeverbDerived verb

    Become normal or return to its normal state.

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