The meaning of COMMON is of or relating to a community at large : public. How to use common in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Common.

(Definition of commonly from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Commonly definition: often; frequently.. See examples of COMMONLY used in a sentence.

1. usually; ordinarily: he was commonly known as Joe. 2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: she dresses commonly.

Definition of commonly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb commonly, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: commonly /ˈkɒmənlɪ/ adv usually; ordinarily: digitalis is commonly known as foxglove derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: they …

The adverb commonly is good for talking about something that usually or ordinarily happens. Mice, for example, are commonly afraid of cats.

Commonly means something that occurs frequently or is widely accepted or known. It is often used to describe actions, beliefs, or situations that are typical or usual in everyday life.

2 meanings: 1. usually; ordinarily 2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way.... Click for more definitions.