This meaning shows things that happen often or are normal. It means something is regular or typical. People use it to talk about everyday life.
We meet at the usual place.
She wore her usual clothes today.
This meaning means that something is in its normal condition. It is the regular or expected state of something.
The machine is working as usual.
The weather is usual for spring.
Here ‘usual’ means a habit or a regular choice that a person makes. It is something people do often or regularly.
His usual is coffee in the morning.
She ordered her usual at the cafe.
This meaning is about something that usually happens and is expected. It often shows that a situation is normal or not surprising.
It was the usual story again.
He was late, as usual.
This meaning relates to science or technology, where ‘usual’ means the normal or default state in an experiment, device, or system.
The device returns to the usual settings after restart.
Usual conditions apply during the test.
'As usual' is a phrase used to show that something happens all the time or is expected. It shows habits or common events.
He arrived late, as usual.
She jokes a lot, as usual.
This meaning is used when someone talks about something negative that happens often. It shows disappointment or annoyance.
The meeting was the usual boring talk.
He gave the usual excuses again.
