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com·mon

common

 
 
pronunciation:
ka mn
phrases:
in common
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: commoner, commonest
definition 1: shared with another or others.
My friends and I have a common interest in football.
 
antonyms:
personal, private
definition 2: usual; easy to find.
Pigeons are common in our part of the country.Snow is common in winter.
synonyms:
familiar, ordinary
antonyms:
rare, unusual
similar words:
average, everyday, popular
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phrase: in common
derivation: commonness (n.)
Word Builder: common +
  • commonly:
    usually, often
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