common

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒmən/
US: /ˈkɑːmən/

  1. Happening often or existing in large numbers; not rare.

    1. It's common to see birds in the sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is quite common for young adults to move back in with their parents nowadays. [ ] [ ]

  2. Belonging to or shared by two or more people.

    1. We have a common interest in music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The park is common ground for residents, promoting a sense of community. [ ] [ ]

  3. Ordinary; not special or unusual.

    1. That's a common mistake for beginners. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's common knowledge that exercise is beneficial for overall health and well-being. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

general shared frequent public ordinary
common noun

  1. A piece of open land for public use.

    1. Let's walk in the common. [ ] [ ]
    2. The village common has been a central gathering place for centuries. [ ] [ ]
common verb

  1. Shared by all members of a group or community.

    1. We common the snacks during the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's common the expense of the gift to make it more affordable for everyone. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "common" in English means: Happening often or existing in large numbers; not rare., Belonging to or shared by two or more people., Ordinary; not special or unusual..

The phonetic transcription of "common" is /ˈkɒmən/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "common": general, shared, frequent, public, ordinary.

Example usage of "common": "It's common to see birds in the sky.". More examples on the page.