common ground

noun
UK: /ˌkɒm.ən ˈɡraʊnd/
US: /ˌkɑː.mən ˈɡraʊnd/

  1. Shared interests, beliefs, or opinions between people who disagree about other things.

    1. Let's find some common ground to start this discussion.
    2. Despite their differences, they found common ground in their love for music.

  2. A basis for agreement or understanding; a shared area of interest or opinion that allows people to work together.

    1. We need to establish some common ground before negotiating.
    2. The mediator helped them identify common ground, leading to a resolution of their conflict.

Synonyms

understanding meeting of minds consensus commonality agreement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "common ground" in English means: Shared interests, beliefs, or opinions between people who disagree about other things., A basis for agreement or understanding; a shared area of interest or opinion that allows people to work together..

The phonetic transcription of "common ground" is /ˌkɒm.ən ˈɡraʊnd/ in British English and /ˌkɑː.mən ˈɡraʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "common ground": understanding, meeting of minds, consensus, commonality, agreement.

Example usage of "common ground": "Let's find some common ground to start this discussion.". More examples on the page.