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Unusually ʌnˈjuːʒuəli Adverb Bre High Levels Radiation Cold

Word unusually
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ʌnˈjuːʒuəli / NAmE / ʌnˈjuːʒuəli /
Example
  • unusually high levels of radiation
  • an unusually cold winter
  • the turnout was unusually low.
  • unusually for him, he wore a tie.
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unusually

(adverb)BrE / ʌnˈjuːʒuəli / NAmE / ʌnˈjuːʒuəli /
  1. used before adjectives to emphasize that a particular quality is greater than normal
    • unusually high levels of radiation
    • an unusually cold winter
    • The turnout was unusually low.
  2. used to say that a particular situation is not normal or expected
    • Unusually for him, he wore a tie.

    Extra Examples

    • She was unusually quiet that evening.
    • Unusually for him, he was dressed in a suit.
    • an unusually talented designer
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