commonly
word · lemma: common
Definition
Used to describe something that happens often or is seen in many situations or places.
Usage & Nuances
Formally neutral; used mostly in writing or careful speech. Often appears before verbs or adjectives: 'commonly used', 'commonly known'. Similar to 'usually' or 'frequently', but describes general patterns rather than personal habits.
Spanish: comúnmente - habitualmentePortuguese (BR): comumente - normalmentePortuguese (PT): comummente - normalmenteChinese (Simplified): 通常 - 普遍Chinese (Traditional): 通常 - 普遍Hindi: अक्सर - सामान्यतःArabic: عادةً - بشكل شائعBengali: সাধারণভাবে - অধিকাংশ ক্ষেত্রেRussian: обычно - часто - как правилоJapanese: 一般的に - よくVietnamese: thường - thông thườngKorean: 일반적으로 - 흔히Turkish: genellikle - yaygın olarakUrdu: عام طور پر - اکثرIndonesian: umumnya - biasanya
Example Sentences
Dogs are commonly kept as pets.
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Rice is commonly eaten in many countries.
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This medicine is commonly used for headaches.
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That myth is commonly believed, but it’s not true.
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You’ll commonly see people here drinking tea in the afternoon.
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It’s commonly known that the subway is fastest during rush hour.
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