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commonlyUsually; frequently; in a way that occurs often or is widely shared by many people.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: Usually; frequently; in a way that occurs often or is widely shared by many people.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmənli/

Korean meaning: 일반적으로, 흔히

Korean pronunciation: 커-먼-리 (강세: 커)

Example Sentences

  • Students commonly forget to bring their homework on Monday mornings.
  • This herb is commonly used in Mediterranean cooking.
  • Cats commonly ignore their owners when called by name.

commonly

ADVERB

//ˈkɑːmənli//

Usually; frequently; in a way that occurs often or is widely shared by many people.

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💡 Concept

Usually; frequently; in a way that occurs often or is widely shared by many people.

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🎵 Rhyme

What commonly separates joy from sorrow? Here they meet uncommonly, yet solemnly.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːmənli/

🌳Etymology

Rootcommon
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'communis' meaning 'shared by all' or 'public', which evolved into English 'common' meaning ordinary or widespread. The adverb form was created by adding the suffix '-ly'.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Students commonly forget to bring their homework on Monday mornings.

This herb is commonly used in Mediterranean cooking.

😄 Fun example

Cats commonly ignore their owners when called by name.

English is commonly spoken as a second language worldwide.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

usuallyfrequentlytypicallygenerallyordinarily

Antonyms

rarelyunusually