typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce typically (audio)
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognitionBrendan Gill
2
: in a typical manner
typically American

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Back then, bands typically followed either the Beatles model or the Stones model. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025 With so much uncertainty looming over the EV charging industry — plus the shakeout that typically occurs among nascent tech industries — there’s bound to be consolidation this year. Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025 Non-accruals are typically low, and sit at a razor-thin 0.8% at fair value right now. Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 Oral cancer bumps typically appear on the gums and tissues inside the mouth or throat. Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for typically

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of typically was in 1605

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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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