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adverb

commonly

KO-muhn-lee
adverb
1
Usually; in most cases.
"This mistake is commonly made by beginners."
"The condition is commonly treated with rest and hydration."

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In plain EnglishGenerally, or in most cases — a way of saying "usually" a bit more formally.

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more commonly comparative, most commonly superlative

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