commonly

/'kɔmənli/

Thân thiện

She commonly takes the bus to work.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a usual or ordinary way; typically: Refers to something that happens or is done under normal conditions, or is frequently encountered.
   • By most people; generally: Indicates something that is widely known, accepted, or practiced.

Usage and Examples

• Adverb:
  • She is commonly known by her nickname. (She is generally or widely known by her nickname.)
  • This procedure is commonly used in laboratories. (This procedure is typically or ordinarily used.)
  • He arrived late, as she commonly did. (He arrived late, which was her usual habit.)

Advanced Usage

• "more commonly": Used to indicate a higher frequency or greater prevalence of one thing over another.
  • The plant is more commonly found in coastal regions.
• "most commonly": Used to indicate the highest degree of frequency or prevalence.
  • This is the most commonly asked question.

Variants and Related Words

• Common (adjective): Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent. (e.g., a mistake)
• Commonness (noun): The state or quality of being common or usual.

Synonyms

• Usually: Under normal conditions; generally.
• Generally: In most cases; usually.
• Ordinarily: Under normal conditions; usually.
• Typically: In most cases; usually.
• Frequently: At frequent intervals; often.

Antonyms

• Uncommonly: Not often; rarely.
• Rarely: Not often; seldom.
• Seldom: Not often; infrequently.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Commonly held belief: A belief that is widely shared by a group of people.
  • It is a commonly held belief that breakfast is the most important meal.
• Commonly referred to as: Widely or generally called by a specific name.
  • The device is commonly referred to as a smartphone.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. under normal conditions
   • usually she was late

Từ đồng nghĩa

• normally
• usually
• unremarkably
• ordinarily