commonly

adverb

com·​mon·​ly

ˈkä-mən-lē

1

: as a general thing : often in the usual course of events : usually, ordinarily

2

: to a degree that is common

Word History

Etymology

Middle English communly, from commun common + -ly

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Rhymes for commonly

• uncommonly