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usual

/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
u · su · al
Adverb:usually
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Plural:usuals
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• adjective

1

Habitually or typically occurring, observed, or done; in accordance with established custom, routine, or everyday practice.

Example

"Due to the road construction, her commute took twice as long as the usual time."

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• noun

1

That which is customary, expected, or habitually ordered, especially a regular customer's standard food or drink order (usually preceded by 'the' or a possessive determiner).

Example

"He sat down at the diner counter and asked the server for his usual."

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• Nearby Words

ushuaia
ussuri
usti nad labem
usual
usually
usualness
usurp

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'usuel' and Late Latin 'usualis' (meaning 'customary' or 'for common use'), ultimately derived from the Latin noun 'usus' ('use, practice, or custom').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Usual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/usual
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