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- pronunciation:
- ka
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 n
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
commoner, commonest |
| definition 1: |
When something is common, it means that you can find it or see it often. When we say that grass is a common plant, we mean that we can find it in many places.
Deer are so common where I live that I see them almost every day!Snow is common in the winter here, but it is not common in the spring.- synonyms:
- familiar, general, usual
- antonyms:
- distinctive, individual, rare, unusual
- similar words:
- average, everyday, popular, widespread
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| definition 2: |
When something is common, it is the same for everyone. If you and your friends have a common interest in basketball, it means that you all have an interest in basketball. An interest in basketball is something that is the same for all of you.
Everybody in the class worked toward the common goal of finishing the mural in the hall.Sophia and Heather have common problems. They both have little sisters that won't leave them alone.
- synonyms:
- public
- antonyms:
- personal, private
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| related words: |
familiar, humble, informal, low, social, standard, typical, usual, well-known |
| derivation: |
commonness (n.) |
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