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commonly

adv. freq.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈkɑmənɫi// UK //kˈɒmənli// com·mon·ly Archaic General-service

adv. often or in many places. You use this to describe things that are normal or happen frequently for most people.

adv. frequently or in many instances; in a manner that is usual or widespread.


SIMPLE

This type of bird is commonly seen in city parks.

CONTEXTUAL

The medication is commonly prescribed to treat seasonal allergies because it has very few side effects.

COMPLEX

While the two species are distinct, they are commonly mistaken for one another by amateur observers due to their nearly identical plumage and nesting habits.

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English comunly; equivalent to common + -ly.

Usage

Frequency adverb — typically placed before the main verb or after the first auxiliary verb.

Pitfall

Commonly people think that...People commonly think that...While 'commonly' can start a sentence, it is more natural and frequent for learners to place it before the main verb.

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