gewöhnlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- common adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
- commonly adverb Usually; in most cases.
- commonplace adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
- foul adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
- generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
- habitual adjective Done so often it has become a fixed pattern of behavior.
- habitually adv By habit; in a habitual manner.
- innocuous adj Not harmful; unlikely to cause damage or upset.
- ordinary adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
- regular adj Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.
- straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
- typical adj Having the usual features of a particular type or group; representative.
- undistinguished adj Not distinguished: not marked by conspicuous qualities.
- usual adjective Happening or done most of the time; typical or expected.
- usually adverb Under normal conditions; most of the time.
- vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.
Senses
gewöhnlich is used for these senses in English:
- as a rule (idiomatic) In general; most often.
- common Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
- common Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual.
- common Simple, ordinary or vulgar.
- commonly As a rule; frequently; usually.
- commonplace Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- day-to-day Ordinary, mundane, or everyday.
- foul (obsolete) Ugly; homely; poor.
common — full definition
- adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
- adjective Shared by two or more people or things.
- adjective Ordinary or unremarkable, sometimes used to suggest something is unrefined or lacking class.
- noun An open area of land, especially in a town, that everyone is free to use.