Definition: 1. Happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places. 2. Of no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual. 3. Shared by or belonging to two or more people or by the people in a group.
Use 'common' in a sentence:
1. It was common gossip that they were having an affair.
2. She was chosen as leader by common consent.
3. She always had a lot of common sense.
4. It helps engender a sense of common humanity.
5. Winters is a common enough surname.
6. The two cultures have a lot in common.
7. Old-fashioned sexist attitudes are still common.
8. We went for a walk on the common.
9. A common thread runs through these discussions.
10. It's not just a common-or-garden phone!
11. 'Nick' is a common diminutive of 'Nicholas'.
12. You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize.
13. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms.
14. Despite our disagreements, we have been able to find some common ground.
15. They hold the property as tenants in common.
16. Let me deal with some common misconceptions.
17. It's only common decency to let her know what's happening.
18. Jackson is a common English name.
19. It's not a word in common usage.
20. This decision was taken for the common good.
21. Moldavians and Romanians share a common language.
22. We had a surprising amount in common.
23. The most common complaint is about poor service.
24. Ignorance of roaming call charges is common.
25. 8 is the lowest common multiple of 8 and 4.
26. Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare.
27. Her behaviour showed a total lack of common decency.
28. Ear infections are common in preschool children.
29. Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now.
30. It is quite common for small children to wet their beds.
31. In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal.
32. When did this word come into common use?
33. They combined against a common enemy.
34. This view is common across all sections of the community.
35. Streaming within comprehensive schools is common practice.
36. Sandstorms are common during the Saudi Arabian winter.
37. It says torture and summary execution are common.
38. High blood pressure is a common accompaniment to this disease.
39. The phrase is common diplomatic parlance for spying.
40. They shared a common interest in botany.
41. We have lots of things in common besides music.
42. Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day.
43. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country.
44. This attitude is common among the under-25s.
45. It's a common mistake among learners of English.
46. Hypothermia is common among tramps sleeping outdoors.
47. We are working together for a common purpose.
48. They share a common interest in photography.
49. Henceforward Utah and Idaho had a common interest.
50. For goodness' sake, just use your common sense!
51. Fortunately, common sense prevailed.
52. Such a proposal is flying in the face of common sense.
