(of an object) Low in quality
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Having ordinary, or no special, characteristics
“He was content with a common sedan, as long as it could get him to work and back home again each day.”
Occurring on a regular basis
“A mistake that is common among students is procrastinating instead of doing their homework.”
Mutual or held in common by many
“It is a common belief that Homer Simpson was unintelligent, yet lovable.”
Pertaining to a collective
“Let us put aside our differences for the common good of our community.”
Used by a number of people as a group
“The hostel had a common kitchen where the backpackers could do their cooking.”
Having low social or economic rank
“No empathy could be had from the aristocrats for the common people, whose plight they could never envisage for themselves.”
(of behavior) Lacking in refinement
“Your common etiquette in the presence of my parents left much to be desired.”
Easily found or obtainable
“The red maple is a common tree in North Carolina.”
Average, or below average, in quality
“He tried his best, but it was just a common performance with no outstanding qualities.”
(of an object) Low in quality
“It was a common contraption that was mass-produced with no regard to quality.”
Of low rank or status
Unanimous or undivided
Used in or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal or official contexts
Significantly unimportant and deserving of little to no attention
Freely available to be used by everyone
Widely known, especially in a positive way
(of a question or subject) Being of current or continuing interest and importance
Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Belonging to, or characteristic of, values and attitudes of the middle class
Without moral principles
A piece of land for public use
“Joseph would sometimes wander to the nearby common to reflect amongst the local folk.”
Shrewd or spirited wisdom and resourcefulness
A common person, someone of a lower class
Grammatical rules applying to nouns that connote sex or animateness
That which is common or the norm
A tract of open uncultivated upland
An open area, typically a central location with much activity
A park or grounds, typically with greenery, lawns and/or flowers
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