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Meaning of the word ordinary in English

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ordinary

US /ˈɔːr.dən.er.i/
UK /ˈɔːr.dən.er.i/
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Adjective

1.

with no special or distinctive features; normal

Example:
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It was just an ordinary day at the office.
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She's a very ordinary person, but kind.
Synonym:
commonregularstandardtypicalaverage
Synonym:
extraordinaryunusualspecialremarkableexceptional

Noun

1.

the normal or usual state or condition

Example:
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He returned to his ordinary routine after the vacation.
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For the most part, life here is quite ordinary.
Synonym:
normusualstandard
Synonym:
extraordinaryunusualspecial
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