usual
Translation
usual, normal, customary
Examples
This is my usual seat.
This is my usual seat.
It's usual for him to be late.
It's usual for him to be late.
She took her usual route to work.
She took her usual route to work.
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) usual ((noun)) someone's typical (noun) This is my usual seat.
It is usual ((for sb.)) ((to-inf)) it is common for (sb.) to do (sth.) It's usual for him to be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: common, normal, regular; Antonyms: unusual, rare, special
Etymology
From Latin 'usus' (use), related to 'uti' (to use). It originally meant 'related to use'.
Memory Tips
Think of what you 'use' every day; that's your 'usual' routine or your 'usual' coffee order.