adverb

normally

Usually or in the expected way.

I normally take the bus to work on weekdays.

Etymology

Normally adds -ly to normal. As normal developed the meaning of conforming to a standard or usual pattern, the adverb came to mean in the usual or expected way.

More examples

  • The engine runs normally after the repair.
  • We normally close at six, but tonight we stay open later.
  • She breathes normally now that the coughing has stopped.

Forms

normally

normal adjective — Usual, typical, or functioning as expected.

Similar words

usually
Emphasizes frequency rather than whether something happens as expected.
typically
Emphasizes what is characteristic of a person, group, or situation.