usual
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Britannica Dictionary definition of USUAL
[more usual; most usual]
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done, found, or used most of the time or in most cases
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normal or regular
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She charges less than the usual fee.
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He took his usual route to work.
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the usual method for preparing chili
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my usual activities
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We've been working more than (is) usual.
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She is not my usual doctor.
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It's usual to charge a fee for delivery.
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It's not usual for him to get home so late.
as usual
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in the way that happens or exists most of the time or in most cases
— sometimes used with per
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We joked and laughed as usual.
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I was very tired at the end of the day, as usual.
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He complained endlessly, as per usual. [=as he usually does]
be your usual self
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to behave in the way you usually do
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Is anything wrong? You're not your usual self today.
business as usual
the usual suspects
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usual
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usual
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Britannica Dictionary definition of USUAL
the usual
informal
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what happens or is done most of the time
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“What have you been doing lately?” “Oh, you know. The usual.” [=the things I usually do]
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what someone chooses to eat or drink most of the time
— used especially in restaurants, bars, etc.
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“What'll it be, Joe?” “I'll have the usual, please.”
