common sense

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

  1. The basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way.

    1. Use your common sense and don't run across the road.
    2. It's just common sense to keep medicines where children can't get them.

  2. The ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions.

    1. He doesn't have the common sense to come in out of the rain.
    2. It is a matter of common sense that the project needed more investment.

Synonyms

wisdom judgment prudence reason discernment intelligence
common sense adjective

  1. Based on or using good judgment and practical ideas rather than specialized knowledge.

    1. It's just common sense to wear a jacket in winter.
    2. Her advice was common sense and very helpful for our business.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "common sense" in English means: The basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way., The ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions..

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

Synonyms for "common sense": wisdom, judgment, prudence, reason, discernment, intelligence.

Example usage of "common sense": "Use your common sense and don't run across the road.". More examples on the page.