commonly
gb/kˈɑmənli/ us/kˈɑmənli/
B1
Inglês
~ 3000
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B1
property
1
frequently or usually
Happening often or in most situations.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is commonly [verb/participle]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'commonly' with 'comfortably' due to similar spelling, but they have very different meanings.
Sinónimos
frequently (Similar meaning, but focuses more on the number of times something happens.)
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usually (Similar meaning, but emphasizes what is normal or expected rather than frequency alone.)
Antónimos
rarely (Opposite in frequency; means not happening often.)
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uncommonly (Direct opposite, meaning not usual or rare.)
Colocações
commonly used
|commonly known
|commonly found
|commonly accepted
|commonly referred to
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- This plant is commonly found in tropical regions.
- The term is commonly used in everyday conversation.
- It is commonly believed that exercise improves mental health.
- These mistakes are commonly made by beginners.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Cats are commonly kept as pets.
- English is commonly spoken in many countries.
- Rice is commonly eaten in Asia.
- People commonly use phones to take pictures.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
commonly
IPA
GB/kˈɑmənli/
US/kˈɑmənli/
Sílabas e acento
com - monly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: commonly
- Plural: commonlies
Família de palavras
Forms
commonlies
noun
Core family
common
adjective A2
Related words
commonplace
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncommon
adjective B2
uncommonly
adverb
Advanced or less common
commonality
noun
Expressões
as is commonly the case
1/ˈæz ˈɪz kˈɑmənli ðə kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
happens as usual
Used to say something happens in the same way as it usually does.
Exemplos
- As is commonly the case, the train was late again.
- As is commonly the case, he forgot to bring his ID.
commonly known as
1/kˈɑmənli nˈoʊn ˈæz/
fixed phrase
widely recognized name
Used to show the name most people use for something.
Exemplos
- Leonardo da Vinci, commonly known as a genius of the Renaissance, was also an inventor.
- The disease is commonly known as chickenpox.