Easier English Basic Synonyms

Antonyms:
certain
sure about something
convinced
very certain
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usual
adjective
Synonyms: usual, normal, routine, traditional, customary
Antonyms: exceptional, irregular
Synonyms:
usual
done or used on most occasions
She took her usual bus to the office. 
쑗
 Is it usual for him to arrive so late?
normal
usual or expected by most people
We hope to restore normal service as soon as possible 
쑗
 At her age it’s
only normal for her to want to go to parties.
routine
done as part of a regular pattern of activities
He went to the doctor for a routine examination.
traditional
done in a way that has been used for a long time
The dancers were wearing their traditional regional costumes.
customary
(
formal
) usual
He handled the situation with his customary efficiency. 
쑗
 It’s customary to
give taxi drivers a tip.
Antonyms:
exceptional
being an exception
irregular
not happening always at the same time
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very
adverb
Synonyms: very, extremely, exceptionally, remarkably
very
used to make an adjective or adverb stronger
It’s very hot in the car – why don’t you open a window? 
쑗
 The time seemed
to go very quickly when we were on holiday.