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ORDINARY

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Ordinary.

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Ordinary - as an adjective

Not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree

Example: "Ordinary everyday objects"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
extraordinary24

Ordinary - as a noun

A judge of a probate court

The expected or commonplace condition or situation

Example: "Not out of the ordinary"

A clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death

An early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ordinary bicycle

(heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
armorial bearingbearing10charge12heraldic bearing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ordinary - as an adjective satellite

Lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered

Example: "Average people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
average11

Example Sentences

"She was wearing an ordinary blue dress to the party."
"The house was just an ordinary old farmhouse."
"The day started like any ordinary morning."
"He lived an ordinary life, working and paying bills."
"The hotel room was nothing out of the ordinary."
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Word Game Points

Is ORDINARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ordinary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORDINARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ORDINARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ordinary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORDINARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ORDINARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ordinary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORDINARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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