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un·com·mon·ly
/
ʌnˈkɒm
ən
li
/
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uhn-
kom
-
uh
n-lee
]
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adverb
1.
in an
uncommon
or unusual manner or degree.
2.
exceptionally; outstandingly.
3.
rarely; infrequently.
Origin:
1740–50;
uncommon
+
-ly
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uncommonly
(ʌnˈkɒmənlɪ)
—
adv
1.
in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree; rarely
2.
(intensifier):
you're uncommonly friendly
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