usual
adjective
1. occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
- grew the usual vegetables
- the usual summer heat
- came at the usual time
Similar word(s): common, accustomed, customary, habitual, wonted, chronic, inveterate, regular
2. commonly encountered
- the usual greeting
Similar word(s): familiar, common
Sentences with usual as an adjective:
- 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.