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usual

Syllabification: (u·su·al)
Pronunciation: /ˈyo͞oZHo͞oəl/
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Definition of usual

adjective

  • habitually or typically occurring or done; customary:he carried out his usual evening routine their room was a shambles as usual

noun

(the/one's usual) informal
  • the drink someone habitually orders or prefers.
  • the thing that is typically done or present:it’s a nice change from the usual

Derivatives

usualness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin usualis, from Latin usus 'a use' (see use)

Usual is spelled with a u after the s, as well as one before it.

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