common — occurring, found, or done often; prevalent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: occurring, found, or done often; prevalent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmən/
Example Sentences
- It's common for students to forget their homework, but forgetting their own name is quite rare.
- We found common interests in music and movies.
- The most common excuse for being late is 'traffic was terrible.'
common
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːmən/]
occurring, found, or done often; prevalent
It seemed too common to notice — until the day it disappeared.
COME MONday — common things come back every Monday without fail.
What starts common becomes uncommon — until it turns into a phenomenon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'communis', a form combining 'com-' (together) and 'munis' (duty, service). Originally signified 'sharing obligations together' or 'belonging to a community', emphasizing the collective nature of shared responsibilities.
Breakdown
com- (together) + munis (duty, service) — the compound literally means 'bound together by shared duty', reflecting the communal and collective sense of the word.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's common for students to forget their homework, but forgetting their own name is quite rare.”
“We found common interests in music and movies.”
“The most common excuse for being late is 'traffic was terrible.'”
“It's common courtesy to say thank you.”
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