ordinarily
adv. sent. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɔɹdəˈnɛɹəɫi// UK //ˌɔːdɪnˈɛɹəli// or·di·nar·i·ly
adv. in a normal way or under usual conditions. You use this to describe what happens most of the time when nothing special is going on.
adv. under normal or usual circumstances; in a common or standard manner.
Ordinarily, I take the bus to work.
Ordinarily, the shop closes at six, but they are staying open late for the holiday sale.
While the procedure is ordinarily straightforward and carries minimal risk, the surgeon must remain vigilant for any anatomical anomalies that could complicate the recovery process.
From ordinary + -ly.
Usage
Often functions as a sentence adverb, typically placed at the beginning of a clause to set the context of normality.