Commonly and Directly

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Commonly adverb - According to the usual course of things.

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Directly and commonly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Directly" instead an adverb "Commonly".

Nearby Words: common, commonplace, commonness

Directly adverb - In a direct line or course.

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Commonly and directly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commonly" instead an adverb "Directly".

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directed, directness

This is commonly used by characters with Super Strength, since it lets them demonstrate their power without directly attacking someone (which could have messy results).

Source: Shockwave Clap
The most prominent examples are the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis; Apollo is directly the god of archery while Artemis is the goddess of hunting, and both are commonly depicted wielding bows.

Source: Sacred Bow and Arrows
It is also driven home with one of Monkey's unlockable costumes, which is a red and gold robe directly based on the robe commonly seen in other depictions of The Monkey King.

Source: Monkey King Lite

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