usual

Universal Words adjective 1 ~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth) that happens or is done most of the time or in most cases: She made all the usual excuses. * He came home later than usual. * She sat in her usual seat at the back. * It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. * He didn't sound like his usual happy self. * They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable-you know, the usual thing. -< NORMAL compareUNUSUAL 2 (the usual) noun [sing.] (spoken) what usually happens; what you usually have, especially the drink that you usually have IDIOMS as usual in the same way as what happens most of the time or in most cases: Steve, as usual, was the last to arrive. * As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. * Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. moreatBUSINESS, PER