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/ˈkɒmən/ · com·mon
noun
- Mutual good, shared by more than one. The two friends shared a common goal of completing the marathon.
- A tract of land in common ownership; common land. The village had a large common area where residents could graze their animals.
- The people; the community. The mayor addressed the common on the recent town hall meeting.
verb
- To communicate (something). She commoned her thoughts with her sister over the phone.
- To converse, talk. They commonly discussed politics at the dinner table.
- To have sex. The couple commonly had a romantic evening together.
adjective
- Mutual; shared by more than one. The two competitors have the common aim of winning the championship.
- Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual. It is common to find sharks off this coast.
- Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual. It differs from the common blackbird in the size of its beak.
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Did you know? The phrase 'common knowledge' is often used to describe information that is widely known or accepted, but it's interesting to note that the word 'common' itself has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in the 16th century to describe a type of land ownership.