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common

common

Meaning of common

English

found or happening often

中文

经常发生或出现的

common

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkɒmən/
American English
/ˈkɑːmən/

common with Chinese translation

common usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This is a common fruit.

这是一种常见的水果。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Colds are a common illness in winter.

感冒是冬天常见的病。

common synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between common, widespread, frequent, typical, usual, ordinary, normal, and prevalent

widespread
🇬🇧English

found over a large area or among many people

often

ENThe flu is widespread this winter.

F
🇬🇧English
frequent

happening many times

A1often

ENFrequent updates are important.

🇬🇧English

usual for a type or group

A1very often

ENThis is a typical summer day.

🇬🇧English

normal or expected

A1very often

ENShe arrived at her usual time.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

not special or unusual

A1very often

ENIt was just an ordinary day.

🇬🇧English

as expected; standard

A1very often

ENIt's normal to feel nervous.

🇬🇧English

formal: widespread

A1rare word

ENThe disease is prevalent in warm climates.

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Questions about this word

What does common mean?

found or happening often

How do you pronounce common?

common is pronounced [ˈkɒmən].

How is common used in a sentence?

这是一种常见的水果。 Translation: This is a common fruit.

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