commonly
ˈkɒmənli
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Definition of commonly - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
frequencyusually or frequently happens
  • People commonly use smartphones for communication.
frequently generally ordinarily
2.
widelyin a way that is shared by many
  • This area is commonly known for its historical landmarks.
frequently generally usually
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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
usualadj.
common
most commonly occurring or typical
materials
hard wood commonly used for furniture

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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  1. French:souvent, communément, ...
  2. German:häufig, allgemein, ...
  3. Italian:comunemente, abitualmente, ...
  4. Spanish:comúnmente, ...
  5. Portuguese:comumente, ...
  6. Chinese:通常, 广泛地, ...
  7. Japanese:一般的に, 広く, ...
  8. Arabic:عَادَةً, بشكل شائع, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדֶרֶךְ כְּלָל, בְּדֶרֶךְ כְּלָל, ...
  10. Russian:обычно, широко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зазвичай, широко, ...
  12. Hindi:अक्सर, व्यापक रूप से, ...
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