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traditionally

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //tɹəˈdɪʃənəɫi// UK //tɹɐdˈɪʃənəli// tra·di·tion·al·ly

adv. in a way that follows a long-standing custom or habit. You use this when describing how people have done something for a long time.

adv. according to established custom, belief, or practice. Often used to contrast historical methods with modern innovations.


SIMPLE

Traditionally, people eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival is traditionally held in the town square, though this year it moved to the park.

COMPLEX

While the ceremony was traditionally performed in silence, modern interpretations often include choral music to engage a wider audience.

Origin

From traditional + -ly.

Usage

Often placed at the beginning of a sentence to set the historical context for the entire clause.

Pitfall

In traditionally, families gather together.Traditionally, families gather together.Learners sometimes treat the adverb as a noun phrase by adding 'in' before it.

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