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Ordinary for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'ɔrdənɜri

What does Ordinary really mean?

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Ordinary:

Hey there, buddy! Today, I want to talk to you about a really cool word called "ordinary." Now, I know that sometimes words can be tricky, so I'll do my best to explain it in a way that makes sense to you.

When we say something is "ordinary," we mean that it is normal or common. It's like when you walk down the street and see lots of houses that look similar. Those houses are ordinary because they are just like the others around them.

So, let's think of a scenario to help us understand even better. Imagine you're at school, and you're in a class full of students. Now, in that class, most of the students have brown hair, brown eyes, and wear sneakers. If you also have brown hair, brown eyes, and wear sneakers like all the others, well, you could say you're an ordinary student. You're just like everyone else in your class, and that's totally okay!

But guess what? "Ordinary" can also have another meaning! Sometimes, we use it when we talk about something being plain or not very exciting. It's like when you have a plain sandwich with just bread and cheese. It's still yummy and fills your tummy, but it's not as fancy as a sandwich with lots of different ingredients.

So, when we say something is ordinary, it can mean it's normal or typical, like the houses on a street or being like everyone else in your class. Or it could mean something is plain or not very exciting, like that plain sandwich we mentioned.

I hope that makes sense to you, my friend! Remember, being ordinary is perfectly fine and part of who we are. We're all unique in our own way, even when we seem ordinary. So, embrace being ordinary and celebrate your individuality at the same time!

Revised and Fact checked by Mary Johnson on 2023-10-29 14:54:14

Ordinary In a sentece

Learn how to use Ordinary inside a sentece

  • An ordinary day is a day that is not special or different from other days. For example, a Monday or a Tuesday can be considered an ordinary day.
  • An ordinary person is someone who is not famous or extraordinary, like a regular neighbor or a classmate.
  • An ordinary object is something that is common and can be found in many places, like a pencil or a chair.
  • An ordinary task is a job or activity that is simple and doesn't require any special skills, like folding clothes or making a bed.
  • An ordinary neighborhood is a place where people live in regular houses and go about their daily lives, without any extraordinary features or attractions.

Ordinary Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Ordinary Antonyms

Words that have the opposite context of the original word.

Ordinary Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Ordinary Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

Ordinary Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

Ordinary Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.