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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Levi Strauss, or Levi’s, as it is commonly known, has raised prices over the past year to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Later in the day, Iran also hit the A-10 attack plane, commonly known as a Warthog.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The most commonly reported side effect was a decrease in neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Fleas that spread typhus are commonly found on stray animals, rodents and other wildlife, according to public health officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Others, such as those of gravity and natural selection, are commonly called theories.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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