Basic Details
Word: Typically
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is usual or expected; normally.
Synonyms: Generally, usually, ordinarily
Antonyms: Unusually, unexpectedly
Idioms and Phrases
- Typically speaking: Generally, when looking at things in a common way. Example: "Typically speaking, most birds can fly, but some, like ostriches, cannot."
- It's typical of him: Means it is usual behaviour for that person. Example: "It's typical of him to arrive late to meetings, as he often loses track of time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Typically, we have breakfast in the morning before we go to school.
Example 2: The park is typically filled with families having picnics on sunny weekends.
Example 3: Most dogs typically bark when they see strangers approaching their home.
Fun Fact
The word "typically" originates from the Latin word "typicus," which means "of the nature of a type." It evolved to describe how something is characteristic of a certain type or category.
Famous Quote
"People are typically afraid of uncertainty. What I tell them is that they must start embracing it." - David K. R. Keith
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "typically" mean?
a) Unusually
b) In a usual manner
c) Rarely
d) Unexpectedly
Answer: b) In a usual manner
2. Which of these is a synonym of "typically"?
a) Ordinarily
b) Infrequently
c) Rarely
d) Sometimes
Answer: a) Ordinarily
3. Which of the following best represents an antonym of "typically"?
a) Normally
b) Commonly
c) Unusually
d) Regularly
Answer: c) Unusually
4. Which sentence uses "typically" correctly?
a) She typically goes to school on foot.
b) They typically wins all their matches.
c) He typically have pizza for lunch every day.
d) We typically is going to the park tomorrow.
Answer: a) She typically goes to school on foot.
5. What does "it's typical of him" mean?
a) It describes unusual behaviour.
b) It indicates common behaviour for that person.
c) It shows that he never changes.
d) It means he is unpredictable.
Answer: b) It indicates common behaviour for that person.
