Ordinarily and Occasionally

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Ordinarily adverb - According to the usual course of things.

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Occasionally is an antonym for ordinarily in usually topic.

Nearby Words: ordinary, ordinariness

Occasionally adverb - On some occasions.

Usage example: we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

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Ordinarily is an antonym for occasionally.

Nearby Words: occasion, occasional, occasioned, occasioning, occasionalism

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