usual

Meanings

• adjective

  Customary or ordinary; regularly occurring.

  - "The usual procedure is to fill out the form and submit it by mail."
  - "She always orders the usual when eating at her favorite restaurant."

• adjective

  Not unusual; expected.

  - "The weather in this region is usual for this time of year."
  - "It's usual for children to have a tantrum when they're tired."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjuːʒʊəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

abnormal , atypical , unusual

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Synonyms

common , normal , ordinary , plain , regular , simple , standard , typical , wonted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with usual
rule , school , fool , cool , mule

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Homophones

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1. usure (French) : the act of lending money at interest
   

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Variants

List of all variants of usual that leads to same result
as usual , usual , usualness , usualnesses , usuals , be her usual self , be his usual self , be one's usual self , be their usual self , business as usual , same as usual , the usual , the usual suspects , as per , as per usual , average run of , average/normal/general/usual run of , general run of , normal run of , usual run of , in the normal course of business , in the ordinary course of business , in the usual course of business , in the usual/normal/ordinary course of business

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Forms

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usually, most usually, customarily

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Etymology

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From Middle English usuall, from us, you + all.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'usual' is derived from the Old French word 'usual', meaning 'customary' or 'used by all'.

2. In mathematics, the term 'usual' is used to refer to the standard or most commonly used methods and conventions.

3. In computer programming, the term 'usual' is sometimes used to refer to default settings or values.

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Related Concepts

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1. custom: A practice or tradition shared by a particular group of people.

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Culture

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In literature, 'usual' is often used to describe common or everyday occurrences and situations. In art, it can refer to traditional or common themes and motifs. In music, it can refer to common chord progressions or melodies.

How to Memorize "usual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock striking 12 times, representing the usual number of times.
   - Visualize a group of people all doing the same thing, like ordering the same meal at a restaurant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'usual' with 'every day', 'common', or 'traditional'.
   - Think of a routine or habit as an example of 'usual'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using 'usual' as the key word: 'Usual activities include eating, sleeping, and working.'
   - Use an acronym: 'Understanding Simple Activities Uses Learning'.

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