American Dictionary
Definition common in American English
common adjectiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjectiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkɑmən/
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Mergers and takeovers have become increasingly common in recent years.
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Today smog is a common occurrence in many major cities.
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She was Swiss and I am from Vietnam, so French was our common language.
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This is true both for the philosopher and the common man.
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It would only be common courtesy to return their hospitality.
5
an insulting way of describing someone from a low social class
Example
He's such a common little man.
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5.1
used about people's behavior or appearance
Example
Her language was indescribably common.
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