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What is another word for Common? – 144 Common Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ordinary usual familiar customary habitual everyday mundane routine normal standard average typical traditional conventional prevalent widespread shared mutual collective public general universal popular frequent recurring repeated commonality communal joint shared cooperative collaborative ordinary regular unremarkable uninspiring unexceptional mediocre

    Meaning of Common

    The primary meaning of the word "common" is shared by or affecting many people.

    Definitions

    • Having a common nature or quality
    • Belonging to or shared by a group of people
    • Found or occurring often, or in large quantities
    • Lacking special distinction or quality
    • Shared by or affecting many people

    Etymology of Common

    The word "common" originates from the Old French word "commun," which is derived from the Latin word "communis," meaning "shared by all or many."
    The Latin word "communis" is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "munis" (meaning "service" or "duty").
    The word "common" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe things that are shared or affecting many people.

    Example Uses

    • The common room in the dormitory is where students can relax and socialize.
    • It's common for people to feel nervous before a big presentation.
    • The common cold is a viral infection that affects many people during the winter months.
    • The company has a common goal of increasing sales and revenue.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rare unusual unique exceptional extraordinary exclusive private individual personal special distinctive outstanding remarkable uncommon infrequent scarce limited restricted singular unparalleled unmatched one-of-a-kind extraordinary uncommon unusual exceptional singular

    Related Nouns

    community society culture tradition custom practice habit routine norm standard average type kind sort category class group collective cooperative association organization institution establishment commonality communalism mutualism cooperation collaboration

    Related Verbs

    share participate cooperate collaborate communicate interact associate unite join combine merge integrate harmonize agree concur consent acquiesce comply conform adapt adjust accommodate compromise

    Related Adjectives

    collective mutual shared joint cooperative collaborative communal public general universal popular frequent recurring repeated ordinary regular unremarkable uninspiring unexceptional mediocre normal standard average typical traditional conventional customary habitual