Usually vs. Often
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both are adverbs of frequency that show how frequently an action takes place. However, 'usually' indicates doing something on a regular basis. So, it becomes a habit, but 'often' implies an action that happens frequently but it is not on a regular basis. In other words, it is not part of our routine.
Differences
When we use 'usually', we indicate that we do something on a regular basis. It has become a habit. Look at the examples below:
We
When do you
'Often', on the other hand, indicates doing something frequently but is unpredictable. Note tat we do not use 'often' for our habits. Check out the following examples:
How
I
Similarities
Both are adverbs of frequency that show how frequently an action takes place. Look at the examples below:
Hannah
I wanted to say that I
Are They Interchangeable?
Although they are both adverbs of frequency, they cannot be used interchangeably because 'usually' points out habits, whereas, 'often' indicates doing something frequently, but not on a regular basis. Both examples are correct below but they have different meanings. Compare:
✓ I often watch popular Netflix series.
✓ I usually watch popular Netflix series.
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