The severity of such marks can reveal whether or not any of these people were habitually engaged in hard labor.
Source: tatoeba (49793)
Habitually
/həˈbɪtju.əli/
Synonyms for "habitually" (66 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
again and againas a ruleas per usualas things goas usualchieflychronicallycommonlyconsistentlycustomarilydaily
Adverb(2 words)
Noun(1 words)
daily aesthetic practice
Strong matches (19)
for the most partfrequentlygenerallyin many instancesinveteratelymainlymany a timemany timesmost oftenmostlynaturallynormally
Adverb(4 words)
Noun(3 words)
more ordinal descriptormore weekly-patternedmost repetitive
Related words (33)
Adverb(10 words)
normallyperpetuallyregularlyreliablyreligiouslyrepetitively schedulingroutinelysteadilyunquestioninglyusually
normativelynot infrequentlynot seldomoftoftenoften enoughoftentimesofttimesordinarilypersistentlyprescriptivelyrecurringlyregularlyrepeatedlyrepetitivelyroutinelyto be expectedunseldomusuallywhenever you wish
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Adverb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
work regularly
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: again and again, as a rule, as per usual, as things go, as usual.
- Sentence evidence is available for habitually, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "habitually".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "habitually"
Keep "habitually" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "habitually" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "habitually", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "habitually" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbmanner adverb
More specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshabitually absenthabitually carefulhabitually latehabitually organizedhabitually punctualhabitually quiet
Inflections
2 entriesmore habituallymost habitually
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
He ran a hand through his habitually rumpled hair, stretching his neck until it cracked.
Source: tatoeba (2010725)
I'm not certain if Lojban is a rational language, but I am very sure that Lojbanists are habitually not rational people.
Source: tatoeba (2097228)
She is habitually late.
Source: tatoeba (2249256)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "habitually"?
Closest matches include again and again, as a rule, as per usual, as things go, as usual.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "habitually"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.