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Definition common in American English

common adjective

adjective
/ˈkɑmən/
Example

Mergers and takeovers have become increasingly common in recent years.

Example

The most common criticism was that he was always late.

Example

Today smog is a common occurrence in many major cities.

Example

It was common for children to play in the street.

1.1

used in the names of birds and animals when there are more of them than related birds and animals

2

used, done, or shared by two or more people

Example

Member states also agreed to pursue a common trade policy.

Example

a group of people descended from a common ancestor

Example

She was Swiss and I am from Vietnam, so French was our common language.

Example

These issues are common to all our clients.

Synonyms and related words
distributedcollectivecommon
Example

a common soldier/criminal

Example

This is true both for the philosopher and the common man.

Example

In the fifteenth century the common people could neither read nor write.

Synonyms and related words
aboveabove my paygradeA-list
Example

It would only be common courtesy to return their hospitality.

Example

Why didn't you have the common decency to inform your uncle of where you were going?

Synonyms and related words
ordinarypopularpopulist
5

an insulting way of describing someone from a low social class

Example

He's such a common little man.

Synonyms and related words
plebeianproletariancommon
Example

Her language was indescribably common.

Synonyms and related words
plebeianproletariancommon
Definition common in American English

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