Used in a Sentence

commonly

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for commonly.

Editorial note

No other country name contains the word America, and no one else commonly refers to themselves as American in English.

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Quick take

As a rule; frequently; usually.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of commonly gathered in one view.

adverb

As a rule; frequently; usually.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for commonly.

Example sentences

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No other country name contains the word America, and no one else commonly refers to themselves as American in English.

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Very commonly referenced strength standards in lifting communities for most people between absolute novice and absolute world class.

3

When private interest does this, and they do it commonly, it's not a problem -- that wealth is privitized...

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So steroids for fighters aren't commonly associated with weight issues (they do outside of fighting, for hormone treatments or bodybuilders).

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English is not commonly spoken at all, not in the French part at least.

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There are a lot of commonly used mobile libraries that are larger than this.

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It seems to commonly be in every thread about her, across every site.

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Nukes are actually much better at load following than is commonly believed.

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Lack of clear communication is actually a big problem in the real world, just not in a way that is commonly portrayed in sitcoms.

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Gender reassignment procedures are commonly part of the treatment for gender identity disorder, which is why they are considered medically-necessary procedures, to which people for whom the state is responsible for medical care (e.g., prisoners) are entitled.

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The only measure of correctness for language is use, and when speaking in English, American is only commonly used in one way--in English, American is almost universally unambiguous.

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I think that's precisely why this testing insight isn't more commonly used.

Quote examples

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This is the final Father Christmas figure that we now commonly see being used for Christmas accessories and ornaments." And a picture from 1800s shows him as the 'cheery fat guy in the red suit'.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use commonly in a sentence?

No other country name contains the word America, and no one else commonly refers to themselves as American in English.

What does commonly mean?

As a rule; frequently; usually.

What part of speech is commonly?

commonly is commonly used as adverb.