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Commonly

/ˈkɒmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

📖 Definitions of "Commonly"

adverb
  1. 1

    As a rule; frequently; usually

  2. 2

    In common; familiarly

🔄 Synonyms of "Commonly"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
ordinarilyUsually or as a general rule; commonly.
usuallyMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
normallyUnder normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
unremarkablyIn a way or to an extent that is unremarkable.

↔️ Antonyms of "Commonly"

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WordDefinition
remarkably(degree) To a noteworthy extent.
unco(Scotland) Strange, weird.
outstandinglyIn an outstanding manner.
unusuallyIn an unusual manner.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Commonly"

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WordDefinition
normallyUnder normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
usuallyMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
ordinarilyUsually or as a general rule; commonly.
unremarkablyIn a way or to an extent that is unremarkable.
mostlyMainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
consistently(frequency) constantly; always.
typicallyIn an expected or customary manner.
usualnounMost commonly occurring; typical.
generallyAs a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
habituallyOccurring regularly or usually.
routinelyIn a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.
customarily(frequency) Under normal circumstances, normally.
frequentverbDone or occurring often; common.
routinenounA course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
prevalentnounWidespread or preferred.
oftenFrequently; many times on different occasions.
regularlynormally; ordinarily.
overallGenerally; with everything considered.
commonplacenounOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
oftentimesnoun(chiefly US, elsewhere archaic) Frequently; often.

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