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habitually

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //həˈbɪtʃuəɫi// UK //hɐbˈɪtʃuːəli// ha·bit·u·al·ly

adv. in a way that you do something often or regularly. You use this to describe a behavior that has become a normal part of your daily life.

adv. in a manner that is customary or frequent; by regular practice or custom.


SIMPLE

He habitually checks his phone first thing in the morning.

CONTEXTUAL

She habitually arrives at the office fifteen minutes before the start of the workday to prepare for the morning meeting.

COMPLEX

The defendant was habitually late for his court appearances, a pattern of behavior that the judge noted as a factor in his sentencing decision.

Origin

From habitual + -ly.

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