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Meaning of the word "as a rule" in English

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as a rule

US /æz ə ruːl/

UK /æz ə ruːl/

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Phrase

usually; generally

Example:

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As a rule, I wake up early on weekdays.

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As a rule, we don't allow food in the library.

Synonym:

usually generally normally typically commonly

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Related Word:

rule ruling rule in rule book rule out golden rule slide rule