Synonyms for

Commonly

Verb / ˈkɑ:mʌnli: / Another word for commonly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a way that is usual or typical

Synonyms & similar words

unremarkably normally ordinarily usually remarkably frequently regularly often habitually typically usually ordinarily generally routinely consistently repeatedly customarily traditionally normally commonplace everyday average standard usual conventional

Synonyms by register

Formal

frequently often habitually regularly

Informal

a lot loads tons loads of times

Literary

oft ever

Antonyms

rarely uncommonly seldom infrequently exceptionally unusually

Common collocations

  • commonly found
  • commonly known
  • commonly used
  • commonly accepted
  • commonly believed
  • commonly associated
  • commonly occur

Word family

noun commonness
adjective common
adverb common

Usage note

Commonly is an adverb. It indicates something happens often or is widespread. Avoid using it interchangeably with 'communal' which relates to a community.

Example sentences

  1. She commonly wears a pink shirt to school.
  2. They commonly eat pizza on Friday nights.
  3. He commonly forgets his homework at home.
  4. The bird commonly sings in the morning.
  5. It is commonly known that dogs are loyal pets.

Quotes

  • Commonly, people believe that conformity is the way to go, but I think it's the opposite.
  • Commonly, people give up on the first obstacle, but winners keep going.
  • Commonly, people think that success is all about hard work, but it's also about luck.

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