The difference between Normally and Ordinarily

When used as adverbs, normally means under normal conditions or circumstances, whereas ordinarily means in accordance with normal custom or routine.

check bellow for the other definitions of Normally and Ordinarily

  1. Normally as an adverb:

    Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

    Examples:

    "Normally, I eat breakfast at 6am, but today, I got up late and didn't eat until 9."

  2. Normally as an adverb:

    In the expected or customary manner.

    Examples:

    "Lisa ate normally, until she realised that she was late for [[choir]], when she sped up."

  3. Normally as an adverb:

    To a usual or customary extent or degree.

    Examples:

    "He was abnormally agitated, she only normally so."

  4. Normally as an adverb (mathematics, statistics):

    In the manner of a variable with a Gaussian distribution.

  1. Ordinarily as an adverb (obsolete):

    In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

  2. Ordinarily as an adverb:

    Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

    Examples:

    "'Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday."

  3. Ordinarily as an adverb:

    In the usual manner; unexceptionally.

    Examples:

    "The man was ordinarily dressed."

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