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Definition of commonly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

commonly

adverb
 
/ˈkɒmənli/
 
/ˈkɑːmənli/
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  1. usually; very often; by most people
    • Christopher is commonly known as Kit.
    • the sudden increase in the birth rate after the Second World War, commonly referred to as the ‘baby boom’
    • avian influenza, commonly called bird flu
    • This is one of the most commonly used methods.
    • symptoms commonly associated with HIV
    • These fats are commonly found in processed foods.
    • one of the most commonly available substances on the planet
    Extra Examples
    • skin infections commonly seen in children
    • It's a list of additives in foods we commonly consume.
    • The lesson teaches you how to use the more commonly used features of the software.
    • These companies are commonly thought of as models of efficiency.
    • To receive satellite TV you need an antenna (commonly known as a dish).
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryCommonly is used with these adjectives:
    • available
    • used
    Commonly is used with these verbs:
    • arise
    • assume
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