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common

/ˈkɒmən/
Meanings
  • adjective

    belonging or relating to all people; ordinary; usual

  • adjective

    not exclusive; available to all; general

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɑmən/



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Antonyms

individual , peculiar , personal , few and far between , rare , uncommon , exceptional , extraordinary , noteworthy , special , exceptional , rare , special , uncommon , technical term
Synonyms

appellative , epicene , mutual , shared , widespread , common-or-garden , everyday , normal , ordinary , standard , usual , common parlance
Rhymes
Words rhyming with common
garden , marion , station , nation
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. come home (English) : To return to one's own house or place.

  2. come on (English) : To begin or start; to encourage or urge someone to do something.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. communism (English) : A political and economic ideology and system in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

  2. commune (English) : A residential community based on common ownership and communal living.

Variants
List of all variants of common that leads to same result
common , commoner , commonest , commonly , commonness , commonnesses , Commons , commons , in common , common carrier , common carriers , common cattle grub , common cold , common colds , common denominator , common denominators , common difference , common differences , common divisor , common divisors , common factor , common dormice , common dormouse , Common Era , Common Eras
Forms
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commons, commoner, commonly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'gemæn', 'common, ordinary, general'. From 'gem-' meaning 'together' + 'mæn' meaning 'man'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'common' is often used in the context of common law, which refers to legal principles that have been developed over centuries through custom and precedent.

  2. The term 'common' was used extensively during the Middle Ages to refer to land that was owned communally by a village or town.

Related Concepts
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  1. equality: The concept of equality is closely related to the idea of 'common', as it suggests that all people have equal rights and access to resources.

  2. democracy: The principle of 'common' is central to the idea of democracy, as it emphasizes the importance of every citizen having an equal voice in the decision-making process.

Culture
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The word 'common' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe ordinary people and their experiences. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist', the term 'common' is used to describe the workhouse where Oliver is raised, highlighting the harsh and inhumane conditions endured by the poor. In music, the term 'common ground' is used to describe shared experiences or beliefs that bring people together.

How to Memorize "common"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people coming together, working and living in harmony, emphasizing the idea of 'common' as something shared by all.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'common' with the image of a community or a group of people, emphasizing the idea of unity and shared experiences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats are Common House Animals' to remember that 'common' means 'belonging or relating to all people'.

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