Meaning & use

common

adjective·Everyday

Occurring often or found in large numbers; not rare or unusual.

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Rain is common in this region during the autumn months.

Headaches are a common side effect of the new medication.

A note on using this word

Common can describe frequency, as in 'a common mistake', or shared ownership, as in 'common ground', so context matters.

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Another way to use it

2. adjective

Shared by or belonging to two or more people or things.

The neighbors share a common driveway between their two houses.

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