Commonly
1. usually; ordinarily: he was commonly known as Joe. 2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: she dresses commonly.
1. usually; ordinarily: he was commonly known as Joe. 2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: she dresses commonly.
Definition of commonly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner''s Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 meanings: 1. usually; ordinarily 2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way.... Click for more definitions.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: commonly /ˈkɒmənlɪ/ adv usually; ordinarily: digitalis is commonly known as foxglove derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: they
commonly (comparative more commonly, superlative most commonly) As a rule; frequently; usually. quotations
commonly meaning, definition, what is commonly: usually or by most people: Learn more.
The meaning of COMMONLY is as a general thing : often in the usual course of events : usually, ordinarily.
(Definition of commonly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner''s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
COMMONLY definition: often; frequently. See examples of commonly used in a sentence.
There are eight meanings listed in OED''s entry for the adverb commonly, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ''Meaning & use'' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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