Meaning & use
normal
Conforming to what is usual, expected, or standard; not different or unusual in any notable way.
See it in a sentence
It's completely normal to feel nervous before giving a big presentation.
Traffic returned to normal levels once the holiday weekend ended.
A note on using this word
Normal can describe both what commonly happens and what is considered healthy or acceptable, which sometimes makes the word feel judgmental.
Words with a similar meaning
typicalusual
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