The difference between By and large and Usually
When used as adverbs, by and large means mostly, generally, whereas usually means most of the time.
check bellow for the other definitions of By and large and Usually
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By and large as an adverb (set phrase, focus):
mostly, generally; with few exceptions
Examples:
"It was, by and large, an unexceptional presentation."
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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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