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typically

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈtɪpɪkəɫi// UK //tˈɪpɪkli// typ·i·cal·ly General-service

adv. in a way that is usual or expected for a certain person, place, or thing. You use this to describe what normally happens in most cases.

adv. in a manner that is characteristic of a particular type, person, or thing; representing the norm or standard for a category.


SIMPLE

The weather is typically hot and humid in July.

CONTEXTUAL

A typical workday typically starts with a short meeting where the team discusses their goals for the afternoon.

COMPLEX

While individual results may vary based on effort, students who attend every lecture typically perform significantly better on the final examination than those who study in isolation.

Antonyms
Origin

From typical + -ly.

Usage

Typically functions as a sentence or manner adverb; it is usually placed before the main verb or after the verb 'to be'.

Pitfall

I typically am lateI am typically lateWhen used with the verb 'to be', the adverb should follow the verb rather than precede it.

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