Pronunciation

/kəˈmən/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Shared by many people or things; widely known or used. “The common cold is a very common illness.”

• 2. Belonging to or typical of a large group; ordinary. “A common misconception about the moon is that it’s always full.”
• 3. Characteristic of a particular place or time. “The landscape is dominated by common wildflowers.”
• 4. Having equal rights or opportunities. “We strive for a society where everyone has access to common resources.”

• Noun: 1. A shared possession or item; something that belongs to everyone. “The park had several picnic tables in the common area.”

• 2. (Informal) An understanding or agreement among people. “There’s a common understanding that we’ll meet at 6 PM.”

Phrases

• “Common knowledge” refers to information that is generally known or accepted.
• “Have a common interest” means to share a similar hobby or passion.
• “Common denominator” is a shared factor that connects different things.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “It’s common for students to feel stressed during exams.”
• Noun: “The common area was bustling with people chatting and playing games.”
• Adjective (plural): “Their ideas formed a common ground for negotiation.”

Synonyms

• Usual
• Familiar
• Ordinary
• Run-of-the-mill
• Average
• General
• Public
• Shared