popularly

[pop-yuh-ler-lee]

pop·u·lar·ly

[pop-yuh-ler-lee]
adverb
1.
by the people as a whole; generally; widely: a fictitious story popularly accepted as true.
2.
for popular taste; for the general masses of people: He writes popularly on many subjects.

Origin:
1570–80; popular + -ly

non·pop·u·larly, adverb
o·ver·pop·u·lar·ly, adverb
qua·si-pop·u·lar·ly, adverb
sem·i·pop·u·lar·ly, adverb
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Popularly is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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popularly (ˈpɒpjʊləlɪ)
 
adv
1.  by the public as a whole; generally or widely
2.  usually; commonly: his full name is Robert, but he is popularly known as Bob
3.  in a popular manner

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