26984 words

common

13 definitions • 14 examples
1
the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people:

Examples:

It's quite common to see couples who dress alike.
"Smith" is a very common name in Britain.
2
the basic level of politeness that you expect from someone:

Examples:

His communications were characterized by a lack of common courtesy.
3
a fact that everyone knows:

Examples:

[ + that ] It's common knowledge that they live together.
4
belonging to or shared by two or more people, or things:

Examples:

a common goal/interest
English has some features common to many languages.
5
If something is done for the common good, it is done to help everyone:

Examples:

We have to use our freedoms for the common good rather than our own selfish interests.
6
to act together with someone in order to achieve something:

Examples:

Environmental protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built.
7

Examples:

My mum thinks dyed blonde hair is a bit common.
8
an area of grass that everyone is allowed to use, usually in or near a village
9
to share interests, experiences, or other characteristics with someone or something:

Examples:

We don't really have much in common.
10
in the same way as someone or something:

Examples:

In common with many mothers, she feels torn between her family and her work.
11
found frequently in many places or among many people:

Examples:

Money worries are a common problem for people raising children.
12
belonging to or shared by two or more people or things:

Examples:

Guilt and forgiveness are themes common to all of her works.
13
an area of grassy land that is open for everyone to use, usually near the center of a town or city:

Examples:

The Boston Common is the oldest park in the US.

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