commonly

American  

[kom-uhn-lee] / ˈkɒm ən li /

adverb

1. often; frequently.

   commonly used words.

2. usually; generally; ordinarily.

   Synonyms:

   routinely, customarily, normally

3. in a common manner.

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commonly British  

/ ˈkɒmənlɪ /

adverb

1. usually; ordinarily

   he was commonly known as Joe

2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way

   she dresses commonly

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Etymology

Origin of commonly

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English communeli(che); equivalent to common + -ly

Example Sentences

As Davis notes, single people commonly embrace “dating around,” or what our 1950s-era mothers termed “playing the field.”

From Los Angeles Times

Through genetic mutations, many bacteria are becoming less responsive to commonly used drugs, making infections harder to treat and more likely to persist.

From Science Daily

I see a lot of articles on retirement planning that talk about planning for a lower percentage of your current income, with 80% commonly cited from a planning perspective.

From MarketWatch

Most of the known Roman remains in Wales are from military camps and forts, while grandiose estates like this are less commonly found.

From BBC

He noted that the Firefly model’s small size is well suited to small parking spaces commonly seen in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• frequently
• generally
• more often than not
• ordinarily
• regularly