CEFR A2

ordinary

adjective

Meaning

Having no special or distinctive features; common.

Examples

It was an ordinary Tuesday, with nothing unusual happening.
She was an ordinary woman who lived an ordinary life.

Synonyms: normal, common, typical, standard

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ordinary (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdənɛri/

Definition

Having no special or distinctive features; common.

Examples

It was an ordinary Tuesday, with nothing unusual happening.
She was an ordinary woman who lived an ordinary life.
The restaurant served ordinary food, but the service was excellent.

How to Use ordinary

ordinary [noun] (collocation): A common or typical example of something. — "She bought an ordinary pair of shoes."

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