Commonly and Plainly

Commonly

Commonly adverb - According to the usual course of things.

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

Nearby Words: common, commonplace, commonness

Plainly

Plainly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Commonly and plainly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commonly" instead an adverb "Plainly".

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

Both words in one sentence

  • Gender-Blender Name The men's name Jean is apparently commonly assumed by American mailers and telemarketers to be female (presumedly the Scottish "din" pronunciation), even when appended as in French naming conventions to more plainly masculine names such as Joseph or Pierre.
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