common




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

"the common man"; "a common sailor"; "the common cold"; "a common nuisance"; "followed common procedure"; "it is common knowledge that she lives alone"; "the common housefly"; "a common brand of soap"

Antonym:
  • uncommon

Nearest:
  • average; ordinary
  • democratic; popular
  • demotic
  • frequent
  • general
  • grassroots
  • standard


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