commonly
English meaning: Commonly
Definition
As a rule; frequently; usually
Example
“The disorder is commonly known as the winter blues.”
Another example: “This plant is commonly found in damp woodland.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; an adverb meaning usually or frequently ('commonly known as', 'commonly used'). Slightly more formal than 'often'. Common in writing, science and reference works, frequently in 'commonly known as'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'common' (Old French 'comun', from Latin 'communis', shared) plus '-ly', from the 14th century.
Synonyms
- usually
- frequently
- ordinarily
- generally
- typically
Antonyms / Opposites
- rarely
- seldom
- unusually
Related Words
Common Collocations
- commonly known as
- commonly used
- commonly found
- commonly called
- more commonly
Word Forms
common (adj); commonly (adv); commonness (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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