Meaning of the word commonly

наречие

- обычно, обыкновенно

his name is John, but he is commonly known as Jack — его имя Джон, но его обычно зовут Джеком
commonly employed — обычно применяемый
commonly used spare parts — обычно расходуемые запасные части

- плохо, посредственно, дёшево

to behave commonly — вести себя вульгарно

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

Примеры с переводом

“Smith” is a common name.

Смит — это распространённая фамилия.

Sodium chloride is more commonly known as salt.

Хлорид натрия более известный как соль.

She is commonly but improperly taken for a very young woman.

Ее часто, но ошибочно принимают за совсем юную девушку.

The scarlet blood is commonly known as arterial.

Кровь алого цвета обычно называют артериальной.

It’s a drug commonly prescribed to treat rashes.

Это — препарат, который обычно назначают для лечения сыпи.

Hedges are commonly switched every year.

Обычно живую изгородь подстригают каждый год.

This drug is one of the most commonly prescribed for arthritis.

Это одно из лекарств, которые часто выписывают при артрите.

ещё 14 примеров свернуть

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

That verb is commonly used in passive constructions.

Pupils should know how to spell commonly used words.

Their dreams commonly involved complex stories with visual imagery.

Для того чтобы добавить вариант перевода, кликните по иконке , напротив примера.

Возможные однокоренные слова

common  — общий, распространенный, обычный, частый, общее, выгон, пустырь, здравый смысл
commoner  — простой человек, человек из народа, незнатного происхождения
commonness  — обыденность, обычность, банальность
commons  — простой народ, порция, палата общин, третье сословие, рацион
uncommonly  — необыкновенно, удивительно, замечательно

Sometimes they are compared by the _Adverbs_ _very, infinitely_; and the _Adjectives_ _more, most_; _less, least_; as _long, very long, infinitely long_; _short, more short, most short_; _commonly, less commonly, least commonly_. ❋ Henry Bate (N/A)

«They need to bring out the bazooka immediately,» he said, using a term commonly applied to the prospect of a much larger financial aid program than the euro zone has so far applied to resolving the crises in indebted countries at the periphery of the region. ❋ Michael J. Casey (2012)

«WAF,» he explains, «stands for «‘wife acceptance factor,’ a term commonly used nowadays that means, simply, you will not have to say, ‘Oh, hi sweetheart I took all your mementos down from the shelf and replaced them with this big speaker.’ ❋ Ellen Sterling (2011)

According to journalist Clifton Johnson in 1904, the word was used to refer to blacks in the South and was chosen primarily for it’s derogatory value, being considered more offensive than the term «colored,» another term commonly used to refer to people of African descent at the time. ❋ Hayley Rose Horzepa (2011)

Borderline Personality Disorder is a label commonly applied to women who have endured extreme, usually ongoing, physical or emotional abuse or neglect.11 It is rarely used as a diagnosis for men.12 This diagnosis is often used to describe women who have intense needs for help and support, whom many mental health workers consider to be bothersome and untreatable. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

† A term commonly used to refer collectively to psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other individuals who are trained to help people with psychological and emotional problems. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

Or “incurve,” a term commonly used as the nineteenth century became the twentieth. ❋ Bill James Rob Neyer (2004)

“The Archaeology” is the term commonly used for the opening chapters of Book 1 2-23 in which Thucydides seeks to contrast the greatness of the Peloponnesian War with the pettiness of previous history. ❋ Robert B. Strassler (2003)

Big data is a term commonly applied to large data sets where volume, variety, velocity, or complexity are beyond the ability of commonly used software tools to efficiently capture, manage, and process.

«We’ve had conversations with UberMedia, the developer of these applications, about policy violations since April 2010, when they first launched under the name TweetUp—a term commonly used by Twitter users and a trademark violation,» the statement continued. ❋ Unknown (2011)

(Citigroup is the holding company; Citibank is the bank component, and Citi is the term commonly used to refer to them.) ❋ Unknown (2009)

A military intelligence officer referred to them as «essentially mercenary forces» — the term commonly used throughout Latin America to describe U.S. private security forces. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Two names, two clues, which Korhonen seems to me to have woven into this starkly hermetic piece addressing the emergence and extinction of artificial life: «The Voyage of the Beagle» is the title commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin published in 1839 as his Journal and Remarks, ideas which Darwin would later develop into his theory of evolution by natural selection. ❋ Alpha Auer (2008)

Bro: Bro i got my dick [sticky] with ([insert name])
Bro2: [Me too] dude!
Bro3: So did I she’s such a commonly. ❋ Oscar Denali (2014)

[freshmanitis] (commonly known as [faggotitis])
Jim: «Dude, That [pep rally] sucked.»
Bob: «Yeah, all because of the freshman.»
Jim: «I hate them, man!»
Bob: «It’s just freshmanitis. You had it too.»
Jim: «…Yeah…I know» ❋ Noahgaudreau69 (2011)

Max: that guy is a bare [dosser]
Translation: that guy is really fit (sexual)
Ed: you are a bare dosser
Tom: I’m sorry (not [registered] he is being hit on)
It is used as: Bare (dosser)- most commonly but the word in [bracket] can be changed. ❋ VaginalSnot Bubble (2011)

commonly
[ʹkɒmənlı]

1. обычно, обыкновенно

his name is John, but he is commonly known as Jack — его имя Джон, но его обычно зовут Джеком

2. плохо, посредственно, дёшево

to behave commonly — вести себя вульгарно

Новый большой англо-русский словарь.
2001.

Смотреть что такое «commonly» в других словарях:

  • Commonly — Com mon*ly, adv. 1. Usually; generally; ordinarily; frequently; for the most part; as, confirmed habits commonly continue through life. [1913 Webster] 2. In common; familiarly. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • commonly — index as a rule, generally, invariably Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • commonly — c.1300, in a way common to all, also common to all; also usually, from COMMON (Cf. common) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) …   Etymology dictionary

  • commonly — [adv] usually as a rule, by ordinary, frequently, generally, more often than not, ordinarily, regularly; concepts 530,541 Ant. uncommonly, unusually …   New thesaurus

  • commonly — ► ADVERB ▪ very often; frequently …   English terms dictionary

  • commonly — [käm′ən lē] adv. 1. in a common manner 2. in the usual course of events; ordinarily …   English World dictionary

  • commonly — com|mon|ly W3 [ˈkɔmənli US ˈka: ] adv 1.) usually or by most people = ↑widely ▪ Sodium chloride is more commonly known as salt. ▪ a commonly used industrial chemical 2.) often, in many places, or in large numbers = ↑widely ▪ Lung cancer is the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • commonly — adv. Commonly is used with these adjectives: ↑available, ↑used Commonly is used with these verbs: ↑arise, ↑assume, ↑call, ↑cite, ↑employ, ↑encounter, ↑hold, ↑know, ↑mention …   Collocations dictionary

  • commonly — com|mon|ly [ kamənli ] adverb ** 1. ) usually or frequently: the method most commonly used by researchers 2. ) by most ordinary people: nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • commonly — adverb usually or by most people: commonly agreed principles | Sodium chloride is more commonly known as salt …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • commonly */*/ — UK [ˈkɒmənlɪ] / US [ˈkɑmənlɪ] adverb 1) usually or frequently the method most commonly used by researchers 2) by most ordinary people nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas …   English dictionary


Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Idioms, Encyclopedia.

com·mon

 (kŏm′ən)

adj. com·mon·er, com·mon·est

1.

a. Belonging equally to or shared equally by two or more; joint: common interests.

b. Of or relating to the community as a whole; public: for the common good.

2. Widespread; prevalent: Gas stations became common as the use of cars grew.

3.

a. Occurring frequently or habitually; usual: It is common for movies to last 90 minutes or more.

b. Most widely known; ordinary: the common housefly.

4. Having no special designation, status, or rank: a common sailor.

5.

a. Not distinguished by superior or noteworthy characteristics; average: the common spectator.

b. Of no special quality; standard: common procedure.

c. Of mediocre or inferior quality; second-rate: common cloth.

6. Unrefined or coarse in manner; vulgar: behavior that branded him as common.

7. Grammar

a. Either masculine or feminine in gender.

b. Representing one or all of the members of a class; not designating a unique entity.

n.

1. commons The common people; commonalty.

2. commons(used with a sing. or pl. verb)

a. The social class composed of commoners.

b. The parliamentary representatives of this class.

3. Commons The House of Commons.

4. A tract of land, usually in a centrally located spot, belonging to or used by a community as a whole: a band concert on the village common.

5. The legal right of a person to use the lands or waters of another, as for fishing.

6. commons(used with a sing. verb) A building or hall for dining, typically at a university or college.

7. Common stock.

8. Ecclesiastical A service used for a particular class of festivals.

Idiom:

in common

Equally with or by all.


[Middle English commune, from Old French commun, from Latin commūnis; see mei- in Indo-European roots.]


com′mon·ly adv.

com′mon·ness n.

Synonyms: common, ordinary, familiar
These adjectives describe what is generally known or frequently encountered. Common applies to what takes place often, is widely used, or is well known: The botanist studied the common dandelion. The term also implies coarseness or a lack of distinction: My wallet was stolen by a common thief. Ordinary describes something usual that is indistinguishable from others, sometimes derogatorily: «His neighbors were all climbing into their cars and trucks and heading off to work as if nothing miraculous had happened and this were just another ordinary day» (Steve Yarbrough).
Familiar applies to what is well known or quickly recognized: Most children can recite familiar nursery rhymes. See Also Synonyms at general.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

commonly

(ˈkɒmənlɪ)

adv

1. usually; ordinarily: he was commonly known as Joe.

2. derogatory in a coarse or vulgar way: she dresses commonly.

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

commonly

adverb

In an expected or customary manner; for the most part:

consistently, customarily, frequently, generally, habitually, naturally, normally, often, regularly, routinely, typically, usually.

The American Heritage® Roget’s Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Translations

Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

commonly

[ˈkɒmənli] adv

(in layman’s terms) [called] → couramment; [known as] → généralementCommon Market n (formerly, in Europe) the Common Market → le Marché communcommon market n (= trade organization) → marché m communcommon-or-garden common or garden [ˌkɒmənərˈgɑːrdən] adj (mainly British)ordinaire

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

commonly

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • commonlie (obsolete)

Etymology[edit]

From common +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɑmənli/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɒmənli/
  • Hyphenation: com‧mon‧ly

Adverb[edit]

commonly (comparative more commonly, superlative most commonly)

  1. as a rule; frequently; usually
  2. (obsolete) in common; familiarly
    • 1590, Spenser, Edmund, chapter LVI, in The Faerie Queene, Book I, lines 497–501:

      As he thereon stood gazing, he might see / The blessed Angels to and fro descend / From highest heaven in gladsome companee, / And with great joy into that Citie wend, / As commonly as friend does with his frend.

Synonyms[edit]

  • (as a rule): commonly, most of the time; see also Thesaurus:usually
  • (familiarly): affinitatively, friendly, homly, intimately, nearly

Translations[edit]

as a rule; usually

  • Arabic: غالبا‎,عَادَةً(ʕādatan),عُمُومًا(ʕumūman)
  • Armenian: սովորաբար (hy) (sovorabar)
  • Bashkir: ғәҙәттә (ğäðättä)
  • Bulgarian: обичайно (bg) (običajno)
  • Catalan: comunament (ca)
  • Chinese:
    Cantonese: 通常 (tung1 soeng4), 普遍 (pou2 pin3)
    Mandarin: 通常 (zh) (tōng cháng)
  • Czech: běžně (cs)
  • Esperanto: kutime, komune
  • Finnish: usein (fi), yleisesti (fi)
  • French: fréquemment (fr)
  • Galician: comunmente (gl)
  • German: gewöhnlich (de)
  • Italian: comunemente (it), frequentemente (it), spesso (it), normalmente (it), usualmente (it)
  • Norman: commeunement
  • Polish: powszechnie (pl), zwykle (pl)
  • Portuguese: comumente (pt)
  • Russian: обы́чно (ru) (obýčno), обыкнове́нно (ru) (obyknovénno)
  • Scots: commonly
  • Spanish: comúnmente (es)
  • Swedish: vanligen (sv)
  • Turkish: sık sık (tr), sıkça (tr)

Scots[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From common (common) +‎ -ly (-ly).

Adverb[edit]

commonly (comparative mair commonly, superlative maist commonly)

  1. Commonly.

Table of Contents

  1. How do you use commonly known as?
  2. Which sentence is most common?
  3. What kind of word is commonly?
  4. Whats a better word than most?
  5. Can we say a most?
  6. Is mostest a real word?
  7. What is the antonym of will power?
  8. How do you describe someone’s will power?
  9. Will Power vs self control?
  10. What is the meaning of lack of will power?
  11. How can I develop will power?
  12. Will power is key to success?
  13. Why is my willpower so weak?
  14. Will Power examples?
  15. Why will power is important for student life?
  16. What is the importance of will power?
  17. Will power is most important for an employee?
  18. Will power is a skill?

often; frequently: commonly used words. usually; generally; ordinarily. in a common manner.

How do you use commonly known as?

Sentence examples for more commonly known as from inspiring English sources

  1. Such people were once more commonly known as tax protesters.
  2. Ludchurch is more commonly known as Lud’s Church.
  3. These regions are more commonly known as ozone holes.
  4. Today it is more commonly known as the immortal jellyfish.

Which sentence is most common?

Declarative sentences

adverb

Whats a better word than most?

What is another word for most?

greatest highest
record supreme
top topmost
ultimate utmost
uttermost consummate

Can we say a most?

On the main, we do not say, “a most” since the hauteur accompanying the use of the indefinite article is palpable. I would advise against its use. “The most” is preferable and usually the most accurate in conversational English.

Is mostest a real word?

The definition of mostest is slang for having lots of good qualities. An example of the mostest is how you describe a great hostess. Most. (nonstandard) Most.

What is the antonym of will power?

What is the opposite of willpower?

indecision weakness
lethargy uncertainty
irresolution languor
question shilly-shallying
torpor inertia

How do you describe someone’s will power?

Whichever word you prefer, you can use it to describe someone’s deliberate or purposeful control. In the case of willpower, the person is likely to be resisting a temptation or impulse. It takes willpower not to argue with someone whose opinions make you angry, and willpower to eat just one potato chip.

Will Power vs self control?

Willpower is a rather sudden and momentary burst of focused energy, while self-discipline is structured, well thought out and consistent. Willpower, in the moment, is more tangible and seemingly more powerful. The reality is that the power of self-discipline dwarfs that of willpower.

What is the meaning of lack of will power?

Self-control is like a muscle that can be strengthened over time. Our willpower is rooted in our desire to “avoid public disgrace rather than by any zeal to achieve human perfection,” the authors say. …

How can I develop will power?

Here are seven tips to build better willpower:

  1. Don’t take on too much at once. Try setting small, achievable goals and focus your willpower on accomplishing those.
  2. Plan ahead.
  3. Avoid temptation.
  4. Strengthen your willpower.
  5. Try a food-tracking app for better eating.
  6. Reward yourself.
  7. Get support from others.

Will power is key to success?

Dan Millman Quotes. Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.

Why is my willpower so weak?

The same way we strengthen our muscles during exercise and overusing them makes us weak until we have time to recover, so does our willpower. When we focus excessively on multiple and less important decisions throughout the day, like choosing what to wear and what to eat, we drain our willpower.

Will Power examples?

The strength of will to carry out one’s decisions, wishes, or plans. Willpower is defined as discipline and self-restraint. An example of willpower is someone being able to quit smoking. The unwavering strength of will to carry out one’s wishes.

Why will power is important for student life?

The level of will power and determination that you carry inside you will transform you into a go-getter. You will set goals and succeed in achieving them, surpassing all the hurdles that come your way. It would be a win situation. Will power and determination will decide how successful you would be in your life.

What is the importance of will power?

Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives. Willpower is correlated with positive life outcomes such as better grades, higher self-esteem, lower substance abuse rates, greater financial security, and improved physical and mental health.

Will power is most important for an employee?

If your employees are able to improve self-control, their performance will increase. This is backed by personal development author Dan Millman, “Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel.” If your people can harness their willpower it will ensure a highly productive day.

Will power is a skill?

People use different definitions to describe willpower, but some of the most common synonyms are: drive, determination, self-discipline, self-control, self-regulation, effortful control. At the core of willpower is the ability to resist short-term temptations and desires in order to achieve long-term goals.

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

Commonly describes an action that’s to be expected. You could say that the bus commonly picks you up fifteen minutes late, or that colds and flu are commonly passed around between kids at school. The earliest use of commonly, around 1300, was to mean «in a way common to all,» from the adjective common, or «belonging to all.» The Latin root communis means «in common, public, or shared by all or many.»

Definitions of commonly

  1. adverb

    under normal conditions

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘commonly’.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Look up commonly for the last time

Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the
words you need to know.

VocabTrainer - Vocabulary.com's Vocabulary Trainer

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.

Get started

  • Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023

com•mon•ly 
(komən lē),USA pronunciation adv. 

  1. usually;
    generally;
    ordinarily.
  2. in a common manner.
  • Middle English communeli(che). See common,ly 1250–1300

    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged normally, customarily, routinely.


Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

commonly /ˈkɒmənlɪ/ adv

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

commonly‘ also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Понравилась статья? Поделить с друзьями:
  • Meaning of the word commoner
  • Meaning of the word comedy
  • Meaning of the word advice
  • Meaning of the word advertise
  • Meaning of the word combinations below