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normal

2 noun
     
normal2 [uncountable]
the usual state, level, or amount:
Thankfully, train services are now back to normal.
Slowly her heartbeat returned to normal.
above/below normal
Car sales are still below normal for the time of year.
higher/larger/less etc than normal
The journey took longer than normal.
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