as a rule; usually; ordinarily in a normal manner
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
nor•mal•ly /ˈnɔrməli/USA pronunciation adv.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Educationin a normal manner or a normal way:breathing normally.
- in a usual manner or usual way;
usually:Normally we wouldn't ask such a question.
nor•mal•ly
(nôr′mə lē),USA pronunciation adv.
- in a normal or regular way:The wound is healing normally.
- according to rule, general custom, etc.;
as a rule;
ordinarily;
usually.
- normal + -ly 1590–1600
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