Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-average
adverb
ˈɒn ði ˈævərɪdʒ
Definition
Generally or usually; when speaking about the regular or typical situation.
Examples
- On-the-average, people tend to sleep around eight hours per night.
- The movie was, on-the-average, well-received by critics.
- On-the-average, the temperature in summer reaches about 30 degrees Celsius.
Meaning
The term ‘on-the-average’ refers to what is common or typical and is often used to describe a generality that applies to most circumstances.
Synonyms
- generally
- typically
- usually
- in general
