common
/ˈkɑmən/
adjective
- Happening often or existing in large numbers; not rare or unusual.
- Colds are a common illness during the winter months.
- It is common to see deer in the park early in the morning.
- Using smartphones is common among people of all ages.
- Shared by or belonging to two or more people or groups.
- They worked toward a common goal of reducing waste.
- The neighbors share a common driveway between their houses.
- English is a common language for international business.
- Ordinary or not special in any way; typical.
- He came from a common family with no wealth or fame.
- It was a common mistake that many students made on the test.
- She wore a common dress that you could buy in any store.
noun
- An area of open land that is used by the public, often in a town or village.
- Sheep graze on the common near the old church.
- The town common hosts a farmers' market every Saturday.
- The village common is a great place for a picnic.
- The ordinary people of a community, as opposed to the wealthy or powerful (usually plural: commons).
- The rights of the common were protected by law.
- In medieval times, the common had little say in government.
- The commons demanded fair treatment from the nobles.