common

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: kŏm'ən, IPA: /ˈkɒmən/, SAMPA: /"kQm@n/
• (US) enPR: kŏm'ən, IPA: /ˈkɑmən/, SAMPA: /"kAm@n/
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Adjective

Positive common

Comparative more common

Superlative most common

Positive common

Comparative commoner

Superlative commonest

1. Mutual; shared by more than one.

   The two teams have the common goal of winning the game.

2. Occurring regularly or frequently; usual.

   It is common to find sharks off this coast.

3. Found in large numbers or in a large quantity.

   Sharks are common in these waters.

4. Simple, ordinary or vulgar.
5. Not special.

Synonyms

• (mutual): mutual, shared
• (usual): normal, ordinary, standard, usual
• (found in large numbers) plentiful
• (ordinary) ordinary

Antonyms

• (mutual): personal, individual
• (usual): rare, unusual, special
• (found in large numbers): rare, uncommon, unique
• (ordinary) extraordinary, unusual

Related words and phrases

• commonness
• commonality

See also

• commune