commonly

[kom-uh n-lee] /ˈkɒm ən li/

adverb

usually; generally; ordinarily.

in a common manner.

Origin

1250-1300; Middle English communeli(che). See common, -ly

Synonyms

1. normally, customarily, routinely.

Examples from the web for commonly

Stingrays are commonly found in the shallow coastal waters of temperate seas.
Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle.
She pointed out that natural foods that are safe for adults commonly turn out to be unsafe for embryos.
Studies commonly find that teaching hospitals have better outcomes than non-teaching hospitals.
In the race to keep up with technology, communication cables are commonly strung above ground.
The fashion world is commonly accused of taking itself too seriously.
People commonly offer to provide additional materials.
Offers from outside are commonly used for negotiation purposes internally.
And these are among the dozens of commonly made errors.
Adults can have the same condition, though much less commonly.

British Dictionary definitions for commonly

/ˈkɒmənlɪ/

adverb

usually; ordinarily: he was commonly known as Joe

(derogatory) in a coarse or vulgar way: she dresses commonly

Word Origin and History for commonly

adv.

c.1300, "in a way common to all," also "common to all;" also "usually," from common (adj.) + -ly (2).