📘ordinary

adjective
/ˈɔːrdəˌnɛri/

Meaning

Common, usual, or not special; something that happens regularly.
normal; usual; not special

Example Sentences

She wore an ordinary dress to the party.

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

Example Expressions

out of the ordinary

Synonyms

common, usual, regular, normal, typical
Entry 1
common, usual, regular, normal, typical
Entry 2
normal, common, regular

Antonyms

extraordinary, exceptional, unusual, special, unique
Entry 1
extraordinary, exceptional, unusual
Entry 2
extraordinary, special, unique

Collocations

ordinary life, ordinary people, ordinary day, ordinary circumstances
Entry 1
ordinary life, ordinary people, ordinary day, ordinary circumstances
Entry 2
ordinary people, ordinary life, ordinary circumstances

More Example Sentences

Sanctions often have a greater impact on ordinary people.

The main objection from the opposing side is that it is not affordable for ordinary people.

Many believe that athletes' salaries are disproportionately higher than those of ordinary people.

Related Vocabularies

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
based on or in accordance with reason or logic
Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
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A process or service that works without any interruption.
providing education; instructive; informative

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