ordinary

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːdənɹi/
/ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person with authority; authority, ordinance.

2 Definition

Something ordinary or regular.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a judge) Having regular jurisdiction; now only used in certain phrases.

2 Definition

Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

Example Sentences
  • On an ordinary day I wake up at nine o'clock, work for six hours, and then go to the gym.
3 Definition

Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.

Example Sentences
  • He looked so ordinary, I never thought he'd be capable of murder.
4 Definition

Bad or undesirable.