What is normally? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of normally

normallyadverb

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/ˈnɔːməli/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>normally</b>

Where does the word normally come from?

"Normally" traces its roots back to the Old French word "normalment," which itself came from the Latin "normalis." "Normalis" meant "pertaining to a rule or pattern," deriving from "norma," meaning "rule, carpenter's square." Over time, "normalment" evolved into "normally" in English, carrying the sense of "according to the rule or standard." This evolution reflects how the concept of "normal" developed from something concrete (a carpenter's square) to an abstract idea of what is typical or expected.

Vocabulary summary normally

typeadverb

meaningas usual

Example of vocabulary normallynamespace

meaning

usually; in normal circumstances

  • I would never normally discuss this.
  • He didn't eat as much as he normally does.
  • It normally takes 20 minutes to get there.
  • The track is normally used by farmers and their goats.
  • Normally, there was a background hum of noise.
meaning

in the usual or ordinary way

  • Her heart is beating normally.
  • Just try to behave normally.

Synonyms and related words for normally

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