typically
gb/tˈɪpɪkli/ us/tˈɪpɪkli/
B1
English
~ 3900
természetes módon, általában, jellemzően, természetszerűen
B1
1
Usage pattern:
typically [verb phrase]
She typically arrives at the office by 8 a.m.
Általában reggel 8-ra ér be az irodába.
This plant typically grows in warm climates.
Ez a növény jellemzően meleg éghajlaton nő.
The festival typically takes place in July.
He typically orders the same meal every time.
These symptoms typically appear within two weeks.
Learner examples
I typically eat breakfast at 7 a.m.
Általában reggel 7-kor reggelizem.
We typically go to the park on Sundays.
Vasárnaponként általában elmegyünk a parkba.
It is typically hot in summer here.
They typically watch TV after dinner.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'typically' with 'typically speaking'. The latter is less common and more formal.
Meaning
in the usual or expected way
Collocations
typically found
|typically used
|typically occurs
|typically involves
Synonyms
normally (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in casual speech.)
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usually (Interchangeable in most contexts; 'usually' is more frequent in spoken English.)
Antonyms
rarely (Indicates something happens infrequently, opposite of the usual or expected.)
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atypically (Means in a way that is not typical or usual.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In the way that usually happens or is normal.
In a manner that is usual, normal, or expected for a person, thing, or situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
typically
IPA
GB/tˈɪpɪkli/
US/tˈɪpɪkli/
Syllables & stress
typ - ic - ally (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (typ)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: typically
- Plural: typicallies
Word family
Expressions
as is typical
1/ˈæz ˈɪz tˈɪpɪkəl/
fixed phrase
in the normal or expected way
In the way that is usual for this person or thing.
Examples
- As is typical for this time of year, it rained all week.
- He was late again, as is typical of him.
typically speaking
2/tˈɪpɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
in general patterns or norms
When talking about what usually happens.
Examples
- Typically speaking, small businesses struggle in their first year.
- Typically speaking, cats dislike water.