The meaning of COMMONLY is as a general thing : often in the usual course of events : usually, ordinarily.

(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.

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

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

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 dress …

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

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.

Commonly is an adverb that means something is done or occurs frequently or often, or it refers to a shared or widespread characteristic or behavior among a group of people or things.

'Commonly' is often used in academic writing to indicate frequency or regular occurrence. In everyday language, using 'commonly' can help make statements clearer, like saying 'commonly accepted …