Meaning of Commonly
usually; very often; by most people
In simple words: happening often; usual
Commonly in a sentence
- Commonly, people mistake these two similar terms for one another.
- The results commonly indicate that more research is needed.
- Commonly used phrases can enhance your communication skills.
- These plants are commonly found in tropical regions.
- Commonly referred to as the 'City of Lights', Paris is famous for its attractions.
How to use Commonly
Use 'commonly' in everyday situations to describe things that are frequent or typical. It's more formal than using 'often', so avoid it in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'common' and add '-ly' like in 'happily' — it means in a usual way.
Related words
Collocations with Commonly
- commonly used
- commonly accepted
- commonly known
Synonyms for Commonly
- frequently
- usually
- ordinarily
- often
- regularly
Common mistakes with Commonly
- Using 'common' instead of 'commonly'
- Confusing 'commonly' with 'common', forgetting it's an adverb
- Incorrectly placing 'commonly' in sentences
Commonly appears in
Commonly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عادةً
يحدث كثيرًا؛ عادي
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাধারণত
প্রায়শই ঘটে; সাধারণ
- GermanDeutsch
häufig
passiert oft; üblich
- SpanishEspañol
Comúnmente
sucediendo a menudo; habitual
- Persianفارسی
معمولاً
اتفاق میافتد اغلب؛ معمولی
- FrenchFrançais
Couramment, Communément
qui arrive souvent ; habituel
- Hindiहिन्दी
आम तौर पर
अक्सर होने वाला; सामान्य
- ItalianItaliano
Comunemente
che succede spesso; usuale
- PortuguesePortuguês
Comumente
que acontece com frequência; usual
- RussianРусский
Обычно, часто, общепринято
происходит часто; обычный
- Urduاردو
عام طور پر
جو اکثر ہوتا ہے؛ عام
- Chinese中文
通常
经常发生;常见
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Frequently asked questions about Commonly
What does Commonly mean?
happening often; usual
What is the definition of Commonly?
usually; very often; by most people
How do you use Commonly in a sentence?
Commonly, people mistake these two similar terms for one another.
Can you give another example of Commonly?
The results commonly indicate that more research is needed.
What are synonyms for Commonly?
Common alternatives include frequently, usually, ordinarily, often, regularly.
What is the opposite of Commonly?
Opposite meanings include rarely, seldom.
What words go with Commonly?
It commonly pairs with commonly used, commonly accepted, commonly known.
What are common mistakes when using Commonly?
Using 'common' instead of 'commonly' Confusing 'commonly' with 'common', forgetting it's an adverb Incorrectly placing 'commonly' in sentences
How do you pronounce Commonly?
US: /["/ˈkɑːmənli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒmənli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Commonly?
Use 'commonly' in everyday situations to describe things that are frequent or typical. It's more formal than using 'often', so avoid it in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Commonly?
"Commonly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.









