Common

/ˈkΙ’mΙ™n/

The meaning and definition of Common, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Mutual; shared by more than one.
    β€œThe two competitors have the common aim of winning the championship.”
  2. Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
    β€œIt is common to find sharks off this coast.”
noun
  1. Mutual good, shared by more than one.
  2. A tract of land in common ownership; common land.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms appellative epicene mutual shared widespread common-or-garden
Antonyms individual peculiar personal few and far between rare uncommon

Origin

From Middle English comun, from Anglo-Norman comun, from Old French comun, from Latin communis.

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