English

usual

ˈjuʒuəl, ˈjuː.ʒu.əl, ˈjuːʒəl, ˈjuːʒʊəl
Meaning: customary; habitually occurring
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈjuː.ʒu.əl, ˈjuːʒəl, ˈjuːʒʊəl

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Example sentences

He arrived at his usual time.
He arrived at his usual time.
I need to find a new hairdresser because my usual one moved away.
I need to find a new hairdresser because my usual one moved away.
I can't tell if you're being serious or if that's just your usual sarcasm.
I can't tell if you're being serious or if that's just your usual sarcasm.
The usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways.
The usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways.
She performed the piano concerto with her usual panache.
She performed the piano concerto with her usual panache.

Usage Notes

Describes something that happens most of the time or is expected in a certain situation.

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