common interest — a subject, activity, or concern that two or more people share and are mutually interested in
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a subject, activity, or concern that two or more people share and are mutually interested in
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmən ˈɪntrəst/
Example Sentences
- Dating apps now match people based on their common interests rather than just looks.
- My grandmother and I have a surprising common interest: we both love heavy metal music!
- The peace talks succeeded because both countries had a common interest in economic growth.
common interest
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmən ˈɪntrəst/]
a subject, activity, or concern that two or more people share and are mutually interested in
three people lean excitedly over a large puzzle spread across a wooden table. They point at different puzzle pieces and smile as they work together. One person finds a corner piece that fits perfectly into the section another person was working on. The others cheer and give encouraging thumbs up as the puzzle picture becomes clearer. Their faces show genuine enjoyment and connection through their shared activity. Everyone contributes different pieces while helping each other solve the same challenge. a subject that multiple people share and are mutually interested in
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Common derives from Latin communis, meaning 'shared' or 'belonging to all'. Interest comes from Latin interesse, a compound of inter (between) and esse (to be), originally meaning 'to be between' or 'to matter'. Together, the phrase denotes something of shared importance among people.
Breakdown
common (Latin communis: shared) + interest (inter- [between] + -esse [to be], meaning 'to matter'). The compound expresses a concern or advantage that is mutually beneficial and significant to multiple parties.
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📝Examples
“Dating apps now match people based on their common interests rather than just looks.”
“My grandmother and I have a surprising common interest: we both love heavy metal music!”
“The peace talks succeeded because both countries had a common interest in economic growth.”
“Our book club was formed when we discovered our common interest in mystery novels and pizza.”
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