habitually

Everyday

1. Habitually means doing something regularly, as a habit, again and again. tree →
2. Usually or always, because that is how someone normally behaves. tree →

In the lessons

Used in formal writing and descriptions of people: «habitually late», «habitually tidy». It tells the reader an action happens often, not just once.

Examples

• He is habitually late for school. tree →
• She habitually reads before bed. tree →
• The cat habitually sleeps on the sofa. tree →
• People who habitually skip breakfast may feel tired. tree →
• The shop is habitually busy on Saturdays. tree →
• Grandpa habitually whistles while he works. tree →

Note

Adverb of «habitual», from «habit». Formal; everyday talk says «always» or «usually». Spelling: ha-bit-u-al-ly, double l.