normally meaning
normally :
usually, typically
adverb
▪ She normally wakes up at 7 a.m.
▪ She usually wakes up at 7 a.m.
▪ Normally, the store opens at 9 a.m.
▪ Usually, the store opens at 9 a.m.
paraphrasing
▪ generally – usually
▪ typically – in a regular way
Pronunciation
normally [ˈnɔːrməli]
The stress is on 'nor' and sounds like 'nor-muh-lee'.
Common phrases and grammar about normally
normally - Common meaning
adverb
usually, typically
Part of Speech Changes for "normally"
▪ normal (adjective) – usual or regular
▪ normalization (noun) – the process of making normal
Common Expressions with "normally"
▪ normally open – usually open
▪ normally closed – usually closed
▪ behave normally – act in a usual way
▪ function normally – work in a regular way
Important examples of normally in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, normally is often used to describe usual routines or operations.
Example of a confusing word: abnormally (unusually)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Normally is used to show the typical state or condition in grammar questions.
normally
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
normally speaking
'usually saying', used to introduce a general statement.
return to normal
'go back to usual', used to describe resuming usual conditions.
Differences between similar words and normally
normally
,
generally
differences
Normally refers to a regular routine, while generally is broader and refers to common situations.
Words with the same origin as normally
The origin of normally
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
