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Typically vs Usual - What's the difference?

typically | usual |

As an adverb typically

is in a typical or common manner.

As an adjective usual is

most commonly occurring.

typically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a typical or common manner.
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  • In an expected or customary manner.
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    Antonyms

    * atypically

    usual

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • most commonly occurring
  • The preference of a boy to a girl is a usual occurrence in some parts of China.
    It is becoming more usual these days to rear children as bilingual.

    Synonyms

    * common, wonted, normal, standard, regular, ordinary, plain, simple

    Antonyms

    * unusual

    Derived terms

    * usualness * usually * unusual * as usual

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