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commonly

|com/mon/ly|

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/ˈkɑːmənli/

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/ˈkɒmənli/

(common)

ordinary state

Base FormPluralPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounNounNounVerbAdverb
commoncommonnessescommonscommoningscommonscommonedcommonedcommoningmore commonmost commoncommonnessordercommoningordercommonly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'commonly' originates from the Middle English word 'comunly', which derived from the Old French 'comun', meaning 'common'.

Historical Evolution

'comunly' transformed into the modern English word 'commonly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'in a common manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a usual or ordinary manner; frequently or habitually.

This plant is commonly found in tropical regions.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40