The difference between As a rule and Usually
When used as adverbs, as a rule means in general, whereas usually means most of the time.
check bellow for the other definitions of As a rule and Usually
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As a rule as an adverb (idiomatic):
In general; most often.
Examples:
"We go fishing every Sunday as a rule, but today the lake is frozen."
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Usually as an adverb:
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Examples:
"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."
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Usually as an adverb:
Under normal conditions.
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