Meaning of the word common in English

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common

US /ˈkɑː.mən/

UK /ˈkɑː.mən/

Adjective

occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.

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It's a common misconception that money buys happiness.

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Colds are very common in winter.

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frequent regular usual ordinary standard

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uncommon rare unusual

shared by, coming from, or belonging to more than one; joint.

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They have a common interest in music.

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We share a common goal.

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shared joint mutual collective public

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separate individual private

belonging to or used by all members of a group or society.

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The park is common land, open to everyone.

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They lived in a house with a common kitchen.

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public collective shared communal

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private exclusive

having no special distinction or quality; ordinary.

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He's just a common man, nothing special.

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It was a very common mistake.

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ordinary average typical standard unremarkable

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unusual extraordinary special

Noun

the ordinary people, as opposed to the aristocracy or to the clergy.

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He rose from the common to become a respected leader.

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The traditions of the common were often overlooked by the elite.

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populace masses public commonalty

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aristocracy elite nobility

land or resources belonging to or used by a community as a whole.

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The villagers grazed their sheep on the common.

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Access to the common was a right for all residents.

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communal land public land commons

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private property

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