Meaning of the word normal in English

What does normal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

normal

US /ˈnɔːr.məl/

UK /ˈnɔː.məl/

conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

Example:

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It's normal to feel nervous before a big presentation.

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The temperature is back to normal after the heatwave.

Synonym:

standard regular typical ordinary common

Antonym:

abnormal unusual extraordinary deviant atypical

the usual, typical, or expected state or condition

Example:

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After the storm, things slowly returned to normal.

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He prefers to stick to the normal routine.

Synonym:

standard average regular routine status quo

Antonym:

abnormality deviation exception irregularity anomaly