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
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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.
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