commonly
- 01 B1 Intermediate
often or in most situations.
frequently or usually; indicates a high frequency or a standard state of affairs.
Simple“This type of bird is commonly seen in gardens during the summer.”
In context“It is commonly assumed that the project will be completed by the end of the fiscal year, though no official announcement has been made.”
UsageTypically placed before the main verb or an adjective.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
by most people or in a way that many people share.
in a manner that is shared by the public or a specific group; often used to describe shared beliefs or names.
Simple“The plant is commonly known as 'mother-in-law's tongue'.”
In context“The condition was commonly misdiagnosed as a simple allergy before more advanced testing became available to the general public.”
UsageOften used with passive verbs like 'known', 'called', or 'believed'.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage commonly used · commonly accept · commonly associate
“It turns out that the one that works best—Direct Reduced Grade Taconite—is one of the most commonly used grades available in Minnesota.”
“When in-person visits are offered, they most commonly are noncontact, an arrangement that is easier for jails to manage .”
Inherited from Middle English comunly; equivalent to common + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.