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UK//nɒt ˈjuːʒuəli//US//nɑt ˈjuːʒuəli//

Meaning of Not usually

An indication that something does not happen frequently.

In simple words: Not common or not often.

Not usually in a sentence

  • I do not usually eat breakfast in the morning.
  • They are not usually late to meetings.
  • She not usually enjoys horror movies.
  • It does not usually rain in the summer here.
  • He does not usually play soccer on weekends.

How to use Not usually

Use 'not usually' to indicate something that rarely happens. It’s often used in conversation to express frequency.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Think of 'not' as a stop sign for something that doesn’t come often.

Related words

Collocations with Not usually

  • not usually like
  • not usually seen
  • not usually done

Synonyms for Not usually

Common mistakes with Not usually

  • Confusing with 'never' which means something does not happen at all.
  • Using 'not usually' when you mean 'always' or 'sometimes'.
  • Incorrect word order, e.g., 'usually not' instead of 'not usually'.

Compare Not usually with Rarely, Seldom

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Frequently asked questions about Not usually

What does Not usually mean?

Not common or not often.

What is the definition of Not usually?

An indication that something does not happen frequently.

How do you use Not usually in a sentence?

I do not usually eat breakfast in the morning.

Can you give another example of Not usually?

They are not usually late to meetings.

What are synonyms for Not usually?

Common alternatives include rarely, seldom, infrequently.

What words go with Not usually?

It commonly pairs with not usually like, not usually seen, not usually done.

What are common mistakes when using Not usually?

Confusing with 'never' which means something does not happen at all. Using 'not usually' when you mean 'always' or 'sometimes'. Incorrect word order, e.g., 'usually not' instead of 'not usually'.

How do you pronounce Not usually?

US: //nɑt ˈjuːʒuəli//, UK: //nɒt ˈjuːʒuəli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Not usually?

Use 'not usually' to indicate something that rarely happens. It’s often used in conversation to express frequency.