common

1 of 2adjective

/ˈkɑ.mən/

Forms:more common,most common

1

frequently found, happening, or seen

It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family.
The common mistake in the test was misreading the instructions.
Coffee is a common beverage in many cultures.
The common practice in the office is to send weekly reports.
It's common to see tourists in the city during the summer.

Synonyms:

pervasive general predominant usual ubiquitous omnipresent prevalent widespread

2

regular and without any exceptional features

A2

The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions.
Her style was simple and common, perfect for everyday wear.
The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad.
It was a common day at the office with no surprises.
His response was so common that it didn’t stand out in the conversation.

Synonyms:

typical usual mediocre ordinary average normal

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3

belonging to or involving multiple parties or entities

The countries had a common interest in trade.
They worked toward a common goal.
The two groups enjoyed a common pastime.
The issues were common to both communities.
They shared a common heritage.

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4

lacking sophistication or social grace, often viewed as inappropriate in more refined contexts

His common remarks about the situation were off-putting.
She found his common approach to the problem unprofessional.
The movie's humor was too common for her taste.
His common attitude toward authority made him unpopular.
His common jokes were out of place at the formal dinner.

Synonyms:

boorish vulgar obscene salty earthy rude crude foul broad vernacular uncouth unrefined coarse

5

typical in status, often referring to those of lower social standing

The common worker often has to fight for basic rights.
Despite his talent, he remained among the common people.
The festival was a celebration for the common masses.
The common worker faced many challenges during the economic downturn.

Synonyms:

unwashed vulgar plebeian

6

basic standards of respectful and ethical behavior that are generally expected in society

Offering assistance to those in need is a matter of common decency.
It’s common decency to apologize if you’ve offended someone.
It is common courtesy to thank someone for a gift.
Honesty is a common virtue in healthy relationships.
Common sense is expected in most decision-making situations.