Elementary ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #42 of 1319

usually (adv.)

in most cases

Examples

  • I usually walk to work.

Key rules

  • Usually goes before the main verb and after be: I usually walk to work, I am usually late
  • It means in most cases
  • Usually can start a sentence

Common mistakes

  • I walk usually to work โ†’ I usually walk to work
  • I usually am late โ†’ I am usually late

Use cases

  • Describing habits
  • Talking about routines
  • Stating typical situations
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Often and frequently are similar; usually is the strongest of these in regular habits.

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