Word
popularly
Phoneticspop·u·lar·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑpjəɫɝɫi/
UK/pˈɒpjʊləli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. by many people or by most people. You use this when you want to say that an idea or name is common, even if it is not technically correct.
adv. in a manner that is widely liked, accepted, or believed by the general public. Often used to introduce a common name or belief that may differ from a formal or scientific one.
Examples
“The plant is popularly known as 'Money Tree'.”
“Although the theory was popularly accepted for decades, new evidence has recently proven it wrong.”
“While historians debate the exact causes of the war, it is popularly attributed to a single event that captured the public imagination at the time.”
Examples
simple
“The plant is popularly known as 'Money Tree'.”
contextual
“Although the theory was popularly accepted for decades, new evidence has recently proven it wrong.”
complex
“While historians debate the exact causes of the war, it is popularly attributed to a single event that captured the public imagination at the time.”
Usage
Typically placed before a past participle or an adjective.
Real-World Examples
“A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh, popularly known as ‘Bittu Tabahi’, has single-handedly cleaned up a trash-filled river.” “A bracket fungus, popularly known as artist’s conk, is brown with a creamy underside by day.” Etymology
From popular + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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