common
common
found or happening often
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common synonyms
What's the difference between common / usual / ordinary / normal / typical / commonplace
describes what happens most of the time or what is expected as the normal habit
She arrived at her usual time.
It was just an ordinary day.
means expected, standard, or not unusual; can also mean healthy or correct
It's normal to feel nervous.
This is a typical summer day.
suggests something is very ordinary and can feel dull or unremarkable
The idea is now commonplace.
means something is widely existing or widely occurring, especially in a group or area
The disease is prevalent in warm climates.
emphasizes repetition or high occurrence over time
Frequent updates are important.
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How to pronounce common and what this word means
common means common. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce common
/ˈkɒmən/
common translation
common
common examples
That is a common problem for new learners.
common transcription
/ˈkɒmən/, /ˈkɑːmən/
Questions about this word
common meaning: what does it mean?
found or happening often
common pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
common is pronounced as /ˈkɒmən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
common definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
That is a common problem for new learners. Translation: Это обычная проблема для начинающих.
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