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Typically Meaning, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：normally (typically)

typically 🔊

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/

adv.

In the way that usually happens, or that is common for a person or thing.

Student studying at desk typical after-school activity

normally 🔊

➕

/ˈnɔːr.mə.li/

adv.

In a way that is usual or expected for a particular person or thing.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Composed of 'typical' (from Greek 'typos' meaning 'impression') and adverb suffix '-ly'.

💡 Mnemonic

A 'type' of action you 'call' usual - that's 'typically'.

📖 Example

After finishing my homework, I typically watch an episode of my favorite TV show to relax. 🔊 After finishing my homework, I typically watch an episode of my favorite TV show to relax.

🔗 Collocations

typically associated with – usually linked or connected to

typically found in – commonly discovered or located in

typically refers to – generally indicates or denotes

🔄 Synonyms

usually (adv.) – In most cases; under normal conditions.

normally (adv.) – Under normal or typical conditions.

generally (adv.) – In most cases; with few exceptions.

🚫 Antonyms

rarely (adv.) – Not often; seldom.

seldom (adv.) – Not often; rarely.

unusually (adv.) – In a way that is not typical or normal.

🌱 Derivatives

typical (adj.) – Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type.

typify (v.) – To be a typical example of something.

typicality (n.) – The quality of being typical.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'typical' entered English from Latin 'typicus', itself from Greek 'typos' (a blow, impression). 'Typically' evolved in the 17th century to describe usual patterns, now widely used in statistics and everyday conversation.

Meaning 2：characteristically (typically)

typically 🔊

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/

adv.

In a way that shows all the usual qualities of something, making it a good example.

Classic English breakfast plate with standard components

characteristically 🔊

➕

/ˌkær.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪ.kli/

adv.

In a way that shows the standard or defining features of something, serving as a model example.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

A full English breakfast typically includes eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, and toast. 🔊 A full English breakfast typically includes eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, and toast.

🔗 Collocations

typically includes – usually contains or comprises

typically consists of – is generally made up of

typically served with – commonly presented alongside

🔄 Synonyms

characteristically (adv.) – In a way that is typical of a particular person or thing.

classically (adv.) – In a way that is representative of a traditional or standard form.

representatively (adv.) – In a way that serves as a typical example.

🚫 Antonyms

atypically (adv.) – In a way that is not typical or usual.

unusually (adv.) – In a way that is different from what is normal.

exceptionally (adv.) – To a greater degree than normal; unusually.

🌱 Derivatives

typical (adj.) – Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type.

atypical (adj.) – Not typical; unusual.

typify (v.) – To be a typical example of something.