Commonly
/ˈkɒmənli/
adverbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
In a usual or frequent manner.
/ˈkɒmənli/
adverbneutralBeginner
General
Frequently; usually; generally.
Birds commonly build nests in trees.
💡 Simply: It means something happens a lot, like how you commonly eat lunch.
👶 For kids: It means something happens often, like brushing your teeth.
More Examples
2
It is commonly believed that...
3
The problem is commonly encountered in software development.
How It's Used
General
"He commonly goes for a walk in the morning."
Science
"This phenomenon is commonly observed in laboratory settings."
From Middle English *comonly, from Old English *gemǣnelice, from gemǣne "common".
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, signifying frequency of occurrence.
Memory tip
Think 'common' + 'ly' - it happens often, like something common.
Practice
Base: common
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Usage
70%Spoken
30%Written