commonly
Americanadverb
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often; frequently.
commonly used words.
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usually; generally; ordinarily.
- Synonyms:
- routinely, customarily, normally
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in a common manner.
adverb
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usually; ordinarily
he was commonly known as Joe
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derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way
she dresses commonly
Etymology
Origin of commonly
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English communeli(che); equivalent to common + -ly
Example Sentences
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He vowed "continuous food and cash support" for "families affected by banditry" -- the word commonly used for the violence racking the region.
From Barron's
The list of possible side effects examined in the analysis was based on those reported for the five most commonly prescribed statins.
From Science Daily
These products are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, commonly known as EPA and DHA.
From Science Daily
Baba is a commonly used term in India to refer to mystics and religious gurus and also to fathers or grandfathers by both Hindus and Muslims.
From BBC
Andrew was sentenced to four years inside HM Prison Manchester, commonly known as Strangeways.
From BBC
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