adverb
commonly
Frequently or by many people.
These herbs are commonly used in soups and stews.
Etymology
Latin communis meant shared. Commonly applies that widespread or shared character to an action or condition, describing what many people do or what happens frequently.
More examples
- People commonly mistake the two sisters for twins.
- This bird is commonly found near lakes.
- That mistake occurs more commonly among beginners.
Forms
commonly · more commonly · most commonly
common adjective — Occurring often or known to many people.
Similar words
- frequently
- Emphasizes how often something happens, not how many participate.
- widely
- Emphasizes broad use or acceptance rather than repeated occurrence.
- usually
- Describes what normally happens, rather than simply happening often.