The difference between Normally and Usually
When used as adverbs, normally means under normal conditions or circumstances, whereas usually means most of the time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Normally and Usually
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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."
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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."
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Normally as an adverb:
To a usual or customary extent or degree.
Examples:
"He was abnormally agitated, she only normally so."
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Normally as an adverb (mathematics, statistics):
In the manner of a variable with a Gaussian distribution.
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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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