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.

Definition of commonly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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 …

1. usually; ordinarily: he was commonly known as Joe. 2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: she dresses commonly.

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.

May 29, 2025 · commonly (comparative more commonly, superlative most commonly) As a rule; frequently; usually. quotations

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Synonyms for COMMONLY: usually, normally, typically, generally, ordinarily, as a rule, of course, naturally; Antonyms of COMMONLY: unusually, extraordinarily, abnormally, uncommonly, …