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commonly

commonly

Meaning of commonly

usually; in most cases

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British English/ˈkɒmənli/
American English/ˈkɑːmənli/
Russian transcription[ɐˈbɨt͡ɕnə]
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commonly - обычно
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commonly with Russian translation

commonly usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Это растение обычно встречается в садах.

This plant is commonly found in gardens.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Люди обычно задают этот вопрос.

People commonly ask that question.

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commonly belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

commonlyобычно
onlineонлайн
togetherвместе
oftenчасто
rarelyредко
earlyрано
lateпоздно

commonly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between commonly / usually / generally / normally / often

🇬🇧English
commonly

обычно — usually; in most cases

B1Often

This plant is commonly found in gardens.

Это растение обычно встречается в садах.

C
🇬🇧English
commonly

the base word itself

B1Very Often

This word is commonly used in everyday speech.

Это слово обычно используется в повседневной речи.

U
🇬🇧English
usually

the most direct equivalent of 'commonly' meaning 'in most cases'

B1Very Often

I usually walk to work.

Я обычно хожу на работу пешком.

G
🇬🇧English
generally

often means 'in general' or 'for the most part', not always exact frequency

B1Very Often

Generally, people prefer clear instructions.

В целом люди предпочитают чёткие инструкции.

N
🇬🇧English
normally

suggests the usual or standard state, often contrasted with exceptions

B1Very Often

Normally, the office opens at nine.

Обычно офис открывается в девять.

O
🇬🇧English
often

focuses on how frequently something happens, not that it is the normal case

B1Very Often

We often eat dinner late.

Мы часто ужинаем поздно.

F
🇬🇧English
frequently

same general idea as 'often', but a bit more formal

B1Often

He frequently travels for work.

Он часто ездит в командировки.

T
🇬🇧English
typically

refers to what is typical or characteristic, not just usual

B1Very Often

Typically, the store is busy on weekends.

Обычно по выходным в магазине много людей.

A
🇬🇧English
as a rule

emphasizes a rule or general principle rather than mere frequency

B1Often

As a rule, she arrives early.

Как правило, она приходит рано.

F
🇬🇧English
for the most part

means 'mostly' or 'in the main', with a focus on majority

B1Often

For the most part, the project is on schedule.

В основном проект идёт по графику.

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commonly translation: обычно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce commonly

/ˈkɒmənli/

commonly translation

обычно

commonly examples

This plant is commonly found in gardens.

commonly transcription

/ˈkɒmənli/, /ˈkɑːmənli/

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commonly meaning: what does it mean?

usually; in most cases

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commonly is pronounced as /ˈkɒmənli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

commonly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This plant is commonly found in gardens. Translation: Это растение обычно встречается в садах.

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