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usual

noun adjective

The typical state of something, or something that is typical.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
L
Contains
SU
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈjuːʒʊəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The typical state of something, or something that is typical.

  2. A specific good or service (e.g. a drink) that someone typically orders.

    “I'll just have the usual.”

adjective

  1. Most commonly occurring; typical.

    “It is becoming more usual these days to rear children as bilingual.”

In context

Example Sentences

I'll just have the usual.
It is becoming more usual these days to rear children as bilingual.

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