usual

[yoo-zhoo-uhl, yoozh-wuhl] / ˈyu ʒu əl, ˈyuʒ wəl /

ADJECTIVE

common, typical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constant conventional current customary everyday expected familiar frequent natural normal prevailing regular routine

WEAK

accepted accustomed average chronic commonplace cut-and-dried fixed garden variety general grind habitual mainstream matter-of-course ordinary plain plastic prevalent quotidian rife run-of-the-mill so-so standard stock typic unremarkable vanilla white-bread wonted workaday

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different eccentric foreign inconstant infrequent irregular new occasional original rare strange uncommon unconventional unfamiliar unsteady unusual

WEAK

atypical

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

On Friday he took to social media to criticize “the usual idiots misinterpreting a Post article on Mets payroll.”

From Los Angeles Times

Like other Christmas markets across Europe there are no shortages of the usual seasonal staples, such as sausages and mulled wine.

From BBC

Clearwater said it would continue to operate as usual during the pending transaction, which is subject to approval by its shareholders.

From Barron's

From Christmas tree lights to trying out new gifts and gadgets, we often use more electrical equipment than usual over the festive period.

From BBC

Many BP and Shell petrol stations will be open as usual, but some garages may have shorter hours.

From BBC

usual

Example Sentences

Related Words