commonly

B1
US /ˈkɑmənli/ UK /ˈkɒmənli/
adv Freq #13922

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    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. 2
    adv

    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.

  3. 3
    adv

    under normal conditions

Etymology

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

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 adv · in common; familiarly. affinitativelyfriendlyhomlyintimatelynearly
3 adv · under normal conditions normally
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