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

At the same time, about one in four urine samples tested in NHS laboratories contains bacteria that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.

From Science Daily

To understand how these dinosaurs managed this behavior, researchers used a computational approach commonly applied in engineering.

From Science Daily

Polyethylene is commonly used as a packaging material used for everything from food to medical supplies to consumer electronics.

From Salon

A University of Michigan study suggests that the nitrile and latex gloves scientists commonly use could be causing microplastics levels to appear higher than they actually are.

From Science Daily

Both portraits are commonly found in government agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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