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
๐ก Tip: Often and frequently are similar; usually is the strongest of these in regular habits.