commonly

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17
Words With Friends
21
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑmənli/
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/ˈkɑmənli/ · /ˈkɒmənli/

Definition of commonly

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. As a rule; frequently; usually.
    “The class of antidepressants most commonly associated with sexual dysfunction is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which treat depression by ultimately increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.”
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adv

  1. As a rule; frequently; usually.
    “The class of antidepressants most commonly associated with sexual dysfunction is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which treat depression by ultimately increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.”
  2. (obsolete)In common; familiarly.
    “As he thereon stood gazing, he might see / The blessed Angels to and fro descend / From highest heaven in gladsome companee, / And with great joy into that Citie wend, / As commonly as friend does with his frend.”

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English comunly; equivalent to common + -ly.

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