Word COMMON: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

common

🇺🇸 [ˈkɒmən]

Meanings

Something that is widely encountered, shared, or typical. It can refer to objects, practices, or characteristics that are frequent or usual within a particular group or area. Common can also refer to something that is not rare or exceptional.

Examples

• It is common for people to greet each other with a handshake.
• The common cold is easily spread in winter months.
• Common sense suggests that we should be careful when driving in heavy rain.

Synonyms

usual • frequent • typical

Antonyms

uncommon • rare • unusual