What does “common” mean?
- 1
adjectivehappening often or found in many places
Smith is a very common last name.
- 2
adjectiveshared by two or more people or groups
We share a common goal.
Common at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkɑmən/ · KAH-mun
How to use “common” correctly
“Have something in common” means share interests or features: “We have a lot in common.”
Common phrases with “common”
- in common
- common sense
- common knowledge
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- usual
- frequent
- shared
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- rare
- unusual
Word family
- commonly
- uncommon
“common” is on these word lists
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