In the ordinary way

adverb

Done in a normal or usual way.

She dressed in the ordinary way for the party, nothing fancy.
Visual representation of "in the ordinary way" - Done in a normal or usual way

Often appears as...

  • dressed in the ordinary way
  • behave in the ordinary way
adverb

Following the established procedures or laws.

The case was processed in the ordinary way by the court.
Visual representation of "in the ordinary way" - Following the established procedures or laws

Often appears as...

  • processed in the ordinary way
  • resolved in the ordinary way

Usage tips

Academic, Legal

adverb

Without special treatment, favoring, or attention.

She wanted to be treated in the ordinary way, not as a celebrity.
Visual representation of "in the ordinary way" - Without special treatment, favoring, or attention

Often appears as...

  • treated in the ordinary way
  • seen in the ordinary way
adverb

Done in a normal or usual way.

She dressed in the ordinary way for the party, nothing fancy.
Visual representation of "in the ordinary way" - Done in a normal or usual way

Often appears as...

  • dressed in the ordinary way
  • behave in the ordinary way
adverb

Following the established procedures or laws.

The case was processed in the ordinary way by the court.
Visual representation of "in the ordinary way" - Following the established procedures or laws

Often appears as...

  • processed in the ordinary way
  • resolved in the ordinary way

Usage tips

Academic, Legal

adverb

Without special treatment, favoring, or attention.

She wanted to be treated in the ordinary way, not as a celebrity.
Visual representation of "in the ordinary way" - Without special treatment, favoring, or attention

Often appears as...

  • treated in the ordinary way
  • seen in the ordinary way
Definition 1 of 3
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Social Context

Used when talking about common social behaviors or practices.

Illustration for Social Context
He greeted us in the ordinary way with a handshake.
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No Surprise

Indicates nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary.

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The meeting proceeded in the ordinary way without any surprises.
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Standard Procedure

Refers to doing things as per general rules or expectations.

Illustration for Standard Procedure
The test was conducted in the ordinary way, with all students seated separately.
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Social Context

Used when talking about common social behaviors or practices.

Illustration for Social Context
He greeted us in the ordinary way with a handshake.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Surprise

Indicates nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary.

Illustration for No Surprise
The meeting proceeded in the ordinary way without any surprises.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Standard Procedure

Refers to doing things as per general rules or expectations.

Illustration for Standard Procedure
The test was conducted in the ordinary way, with all students seated separately.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Social Context

Used when talking about common social behaviors or practices.

Illustration for Social Context
He greeted us in the ordinary way with a handshake.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Surprise

Indicates nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary.

Illustration for No Surprise
The meeting proceeded in the ordinary way without any surprises.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Standard Procedure

Refers to doing things as per general rules or expectations.

Illustration for Standard Procedure
The test was conducted in the ordinary way, with all students seated separately.
Visual representation of the word "In the ordinary way"

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