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Definition of common - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
everyday stuffordinary or not special
- He wore a common outfit to the party.
2.
communityshared by two or more people or groups
- The park is a common area for all residents.
3.
frequentoccurring frequently or regularly
- Rain is common in this region during spring.
4.
low classUK lacking refinement or tasteUK
- His behavior at the dinner was considered common.
Noun
1.
shared landUK land owned or used jointly by the members of a communityUK
- The villagers held a festival on the common..
2.
legislative bodyUK the House of Commons or its membersUK
- The Commons debated the new policy.
3.
societyDated the community or general publicDated
- The common gathered for the annual festival.
Images of common
land owned or used jointly by the members of a community
Expressions with common
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shared by two or more parties
They have nothing in common..
ordinary people or things
He considered himself just one of the common clay.
theme or characteristic shared by different things or people
The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience..
ability to connect with and appeal to ordinary people
The politician's common touch won many votes.
reach an agreement or understanding
After hours of discussion, they managed to find common ground.
very ordinary or unremarkable
The design of the house is common as dirt.
very ordinary or lacking sophistication
His manners are common as muck.
basic trait shared by all members of a group
The panel discussion tried to find the least common denominator among all the proposals..
least complex level that is acceptable to most people
The show aims for the lowest common denominator to ensure broad appeal.
minimal practical understanding or wisdom
She showed an ounce of common sense by bringing an umbrella.
agreed upon by everyone involved
The decision was made by common consent.
someone very practical and wise
She has a phd in common sense and always knows the right thing to do.
cooperate to achieve a shared goal
The two companies made common cause to fight pollution.
mild viral illness causing runny nose, cough, and sore throat
He missed school because of a common cold.
edible root-like spice used to flavor many cooked dishes
She added grated common ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
information known by most people
It's common knowledge that the Earth orbits the Sun..
name widely recognized or used
He goes by the common name of Bob in his community..
typical member of the public
Policies should benefit the common person.
room in a school or college for relaxation and socializing
Students gathered in the common room to discuss their projects..
good judgment in practical matters
Using common sense, he avoided the dangerous shortcut home.
method or approach frequently used
The common way to solve this problem is by using a calculator.
share characteristics or interests with someone or something
They have in common a love for music.
share no interests, qualities, or similarities with someone or something
They have nothing in common and rarely talk.
shared concern or hobby that brings people together
They discovered a common interest in hiking during the trip.
Origin of common
Latin, communis (common)
Terms with common included in their meaning
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food
round edible fruit from a common temperate orchard tree
common standard
typical or usual standard
illness
common viral infection causing sneezing and a runny nose
common usage
under usual conditions
classification
category of things with common characteristics
intelligence
lacking intelligence or common sense
classification
category or class of things sharing common characteristics
not common
not usual, sometimes also strange or unexpected
common pairing
be typically found in combination
teamwork
collaborate with others on a common goal
groups
large group of people working towards a common goal
shared interests
group sharing common characteristics or interests
teamwork
work together for a common purpose
joint effort
act of working together towards a common goal
social group
group united by a common interest
common
happening often or regularly
common usage
often or many times
social group
group of people with a common interest
organization
set of people with common interests or aims
metals
common metal used in making steel
name
common Chinese family name
common
familiar everyday or unexceptional
common people
ordinary individuals in contrast to the elite
commonality
have a common experience or characteristic
Examples of common in a sentence
It's common to see tourists in this area. They found common interests in music and art. The common goal united the diverse team. Staff shortages are common during the holiday season. It is common for commuters to work on trains. Her outfit was deemed too common for the gala.
The movie was criticized for its common dialogue. Children often played games on the common. The common was a popular spot for community gatherings. A member of the Commons raised an important issue. The Commons voted on the environmental bill. The common voiced their concerns at the meeting. Decisions were made for the benefit of the common.
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- French:ordinaire, terrain commun, ...
- German:alltäglich, Allmende, ...
- Italian:comune, terra condivisa, ...
- Spanish:común, terreno comunal, ...
- Portuguese:comum, baldio, ...
- Chinese:普通的, 公共土地, ...
- Japanese:普通の, 共有地, ...
- Arabic:عادي, مُشاع, ...
- Hebrew:רָגִיל, נַחֲלַת הַכְּלָל, ...
- Russian:обычный, совместно используемая земля, ...
- Ukrainian:звичайний, спільна земля, ...
- Hindi:साधारण, साझी भूमि, ...
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