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commonly

adverb

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Meaning

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Often or usually; in most cases.

Example Sentence

This type of bird is commonly found in forests across North America.

Usage Note

Used to describe how often something happens or is done, or what is typical in a situation. It helps explain the usual state of affairs or frequency of an action.