Cool MateMeaning of Ordinary
not unusual or different in any way
In simple words: Common or usual; not special or different.
Ordinary in a sentence
- The ordinary day turned extraordinary with a surprise party.
- He doesn't want to lead an ordinary life; he dreams of adventure.
- The painting looked ordinary at first, but it had hidden details.
- For some, the ordinary tasks of daily life can feel overwhelming.
- She is not an ordinary student; she always excels at her studies.
How to use Ordinary
Use 'ordinary' to describe things that are normal or average. Avoid in contexts where something is rare or exceptional.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'order' in 'ordinary' — it suggests having a regular, expected order.
Related words
Opposites of Ordinary
Common mistakes with Ordinary
- 'Ordinary' confused with 'extraordinary' — they are opposites.
- Using 'ordinary' to describe positive experiences may seem negative.
- Misusing 'ordinary' as a verb.
Compare Ordinary with Common, Normal, Average, Typical, Standard
Ordinary appears in
Ordinary in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عادي
شائع أو معتاد؛ ليس خاصًا أو مختلفًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাধারণ
সাধারণ বা স্বাভাবিক; বিশেষ বা ভিন্ন নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
gewöhnlich, normal
Häufig oder üblich; nicht besonders oder anders.
- SpanishEspañol
Común
Común o habitual; no especial ni diferente.
- Persianفارسی
معمولی، عادی
رایج یا معمول؛ خاص یا متفاوت نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Ordinaire
Commun ou habituel ; pas spécial ou différent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साधारण
आम या सामान्य; कोई खास या अलग नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Ordinario
Comune o usuale; niente di speciale o diverso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ordinário, Comum
Comum ou usual; nada especial ou diferente.
- RussianРусский
Обычный, обыкновенный
Обычный или привычный; не особенный или отличающийся.
- Urduاردو
عام, معمولی
عام یا معمول کا؛ خاص یا مختلف نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
普通
常见或通常；不特别或不同。
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Frequently asked questions about Ordinary
What does Ordinary mean?
Common or usual; not special or different.
What is the definition of Ordinary?
not unusual or different in any way
How do you use Ordinary in a sentence?
The ordinary day turned extraordinary with a surprise party.
Can you give another example of Ordinary?
He doesn't want to lead an ordinary life; he dreams of adventure.
What are synonyms for Ordinary?
Common alternatives include common, normal, average, typical, standard.
What is the opposite of Ordinary?
Opposite meanings include extraordinary, exceptional, unusual.
What words go with Ordinary?
It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, very, perfectly, quite, be, look, seem, very, perfectly, quite.
What are common mistakes when using Ordinary?
'Ordinary' confused with 'extraordinary' — they are opposites. Using 'ordinary' to describe positive experiences may seem negative. Misusing 'ordinary' as a verb.
How do you pronounce Ordinary?
US: /["/ˈɔːrdneri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɔːdnri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ordinary?
Use 'ordinary' to describe things that are normal or average. Avoid in contexts where something is rare or exceptional.
What CEFR level is Ordinary?
"Ordinary" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.