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Definition of commonly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
frequencyusually or frequently happens
- People commonly use smartphones for communication.
2.
widelyin a way that is shared by many
- This area is commonly known for its historical landmarks.
Expressions with commonly
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widely recognized or referred to by most people
The plant, commonly known as aloe vera, is very useful.
recognized by most people by a different name
The artist, more commonly known as Banksy, prefers to stay anonymous.
Origin of commonly
English, common (usual) + ly (adverbial suffix)
Terms with commonly included in their meaning
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animal
poultry meat from birds commonly eaten for food
cloth
soft plant fiber commonly used for clothing and textiles
type
specific noodle shape commonly used in Italian cooking
food
edible legume seed commonly roasted or salted as a snack
cuisine
meat from a small hopping mammal commonly used for food
food
pink oily fish flesh commonly served grilled or smoked
common
most commonly occurring or typical
materials
hard wood commonly used for furniture
bok choy
leafy Asian vegetable commonly called bok choy used in stir-fries
informal
animal commonly found on a farm
animal
adult mare commonly used for riding and breeding
common rodent
small rodent commonly found in human dwellings
common spider
spider commonly found in human dwellings
clothes
light brown clothing commonly worn for casual or work uniforms
food
leafy green vegetable with crisp leaves commonly used in salads
food
edible flesh from a small Pacific fish commonly canned or smoked
literal
animal not commonly found or endangered
common flour
flour commonly used in baking and cooking
realities
commonly accepted truths or realities
material
softwood from conifer trees commonly used in furniture making
neutral naming
commonly referred to by a specific name
culture
relating to the United States region commonly called the South
ordinary type
standard or typical, commonly available
food
meat of a freshwater fish commonly eaten grilled or smoked
Examples of commonly in a sentence
This dish is commonly served at weddings. This plant is commonly found in tropical regions. The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation.
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- French:souvent, communément, ...
- German:häufig, allgemein, ...
- Italian:comunemente, abitualmente, ...
- Spanish:comúnmente, ...
- Portuguese:comumente, ...
- Chinese:通常, 广泛地, ...
- Japanese:一般的に, 広く, ...
- Arabic:عَادَةً, بشكل شائع, ...
- Hebrew:בְּדֶרֶךְ כְּלָל, בְּדֶרֶךְ כְּלָל, ...
- Russian:обычно, широко, ...
- Ukrainian:зазвичай, широко, ...
- Hindi:अक्सर, व्यापक रूप से, ...
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