be typical
Frequency: 8.530.2 per million words
Used to state that something has the usual qualities or features of a particular group or thing.
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Examples (10)
- This kind of mistake is typical of a beginner.
- Her sudden outburst was typical of her passionate nature.
- It would be typical for him to forget his keys again.
- These warm temperatures are not typical for this time of year.
- His dry sense of humor has always been typical of his family.
- Such a grand gesture is typical of their hospitality.
- A sudden change in plans can be typical when dealing with large projects.
- I hope this performance will be typical of their future work.
- The slow pace of life is typical of rural areas.
- If he were to offer help, that would be typical of his kind character.