The difference between Commonly and Usually
When used as adverbs, commonly means as a rule, whereas usually means most of the time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Commonly and Usually
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Commonly as an adverb:
as a rule; frequently; usually
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Commonly as an adverb (obsolete):
in common; familiarly
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Usually as an adverb:
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Examples:
"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."
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Usually as an adverb:
Under normal conditions.
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