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COMMON

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 16 meanings of the word Common.

How to pronounce common:

US

Common - as an adjective

Belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

Example: "For the common good"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
individual15

Having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual

Example: "The common man"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uncommon14

Common - as a noun

A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

Example: "They went for a walk in the park"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commons13green6park10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
parcel10parcel of landpiece of groundpiece of landtract7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Common - as an adjective satellite

Common to or shared by two or more parties

Example: "A common friend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mutual8

Commonly encountered

Example: "A common (or familiar) complaint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
usual5

Being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language

Example: "Common parlance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vernacular15

Of or associated with the great masses of people

Example: "The common people in those days suffered greatly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plebeian12unwashed15

Of low or inferior quality or value

Example: "Of what coarse metal ye are molded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coarse8

Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

Example: "He had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coarse8rough-cutuncouth12

To be expected; standard

Example: "Common decency"

Common - as a verb

To communicate (something).

To converse, talk.

To have sex.

To participate.

To have a joint right with others in common ground.

To board together; to eat at a table in common.

Example Sentences

"It is common for children to play with toys."
"The flu is a common illness during the winter season."
"She has a common cold and needs to rest."
"They share a common goal of winning the championship."
"Using standard tools is a common practice in the industry."
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Word Game Points

Is COMMON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, common is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMMON has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is COMMON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, common is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMMON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is COMMON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, common is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMMON has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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