Synonyms: usual
Definition: occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
Usage: grew the usual vegetables; the usual summer heat; came at the usual time; the child's usual bedtime
Similar words: wonted, customary, habitual, accustomed
Definition: commonly used or practiced; usual
Usage: his accustomed thoroughness; took his customary morning walk; his habitual comment; with her wonted candor
Similar words: chronic, inveterate
Definition: habitual
Usage: a chronic smoker
Similar words: regular
Definition: in accord with regular practice or procedure
Usage: took his regular morning walk; her regular bedtime
Definition: commonly encountered
Usage: a common (or familiar) complaint; the usual greeting
Similar words: familiar
Definition: within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange
Usage: familiar ordinary objects found in every home; a familiar everyday scene; a familiar excuse; a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences