# customarily

**Pronunciation:** /kʌsˈtʌmərɪli/ · kuh-STUM-uh-ruh-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is usual or traditional for a particular person, place, or situation.

## Examples

- The shop is customarily open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
- He customarily wears a tie to work, even though it's not required.
- This dish is customarily served with a side of rice.

## Synonyms

- usually — Most common word for something that happens often.
- normally — According to the usual way things are.
- typically — Characteristic of a particular person, place, or thing.
- habitually — Done by habit, often without conscious thought.

## Antonyms

- unusually — Not happening or done in the usual way.
- exceptionally — Remarkably different from the norm.

## Collocations

- customarily used — This type of fabric is customarily used for formal wear.
- customarily served — The dessert is customarily served with fresh berries.
- customarily worn — A uniform is customarily worn by students at this school.

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