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com·mon C0512900 (kŏm′ən)adj. com·mon·er, com·mon·est 1. a. Belonging equally to or shared equally by two or more; joint: common interests.b. Of or relating to the community as a whole; public: for the common good.2. Widespread; prevalent: Gas stations became common as the use of cars grew.3. a. Occurring frequently or habitually; usual: It is common for movies to last 90 minutes or more.b. Most widely known; ordinary: the common housefly.4. Having no special designation, status, or rank: a common sailor.5. a. Not distinguished by superior or noteworthy characteristics; average: the common spectator.b. Of no special quality; standard: common procedure.c. Of mediocre or inferior quality; second-rate: common cloth.6. Unrefined or coarse in manner; vulgar: behavior that branded him as common.7. Grammar a. Either masculine or feminine in gender.b. Representing one or all of the members of a class; not designating a unique entity.n.1. commons The common people; commonalty.2. commons(used with a sing. or pl. verb)a. The social class composed of commoners.b. The parliamentary representatives of this class.3. Commons The House of Commons.4. A tract of land, usually in a centrally located spot, belonging to or used by a community as a whole: a band concert on the village common.5. The legal right of a person to use the lands or waters of another, as for fishing.6. commons(used with a sing. verb) A building or hall for dining, typically at a university or college.7. Common stock.8. Ecclesiastical A service used for a particular class of festivals.Idiom: in common Equally with or by all.
[Middle English commune, from Old French commun, from Latin commūnis; see mei- in Indo-European roots.]
com′mon·ly adv.com′mon·ness n.Synonyms: common, ordinary, familiar
These adjectives describe what is generally known or frequently encountered. Common applies to what takes place often, is widely used, or is well known: The botanist studied the common dandelion. The term also implies coarseness or a lack of distinction: My wallet was stolen by a common thief. Ordinary describes something usual that is indistinguishable from others, sometimes derogatorily: "His neighbors were all climbing into their cars and trucks and heading off to work as if nothing miraculous had happened and this were just another ordinary day" (Steve Yarbrough).
Familiar applies to what is well known or quickly recognized: Most children can recite familiar nursery rhymes. See Also Synonyms at general.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | in common - sharing equally with another or others; "we have several things in common"; "in common with other companies they advertise widely" |
Translationscommon (ˈkomən) adjective1. seen or happening often; quite normal or usual. a common occurrence; These birds are not so common nowadays. 通常的 通常的2. belonging equally to, or shared by, more than one. This knowledge is common to all of us; We share a common language. 多人平等共有(享)的 多人平等共有的3. publicly owned. common property. 公有的 共有的4. coarse or impolite. She uses some very common expressions. 粗俗的 粗俗的5. of ordinary, not high, social rank. the common people. 普通的 普通的6. of a noun, not beginning with a capital letter (except at the beginning of a sentence). The house is empty. 非專有名詞的 通格的 noun (a piece of) public land for everyone to use, with few or no buildings. the village common. 公共場所 公地ˈcommoner noun a person who is not of high rank. The royal princess married a commoner. 平民 平民common knowledge something known to everyone or to most people. Surely you know that already – it's common knowledge. 常識 常识common ˈlaw noun a system of unwritten laws based on old customs and on judges' earlier decisions. 習慣法，不成文法 习惯法ˈcommon-law adjective referring to a relationship between two people who are not officially married, but have the same rights as husband and wife. a common-law marriage; a common-law wife/husband. 根據習慣法的 习惯法的，有关习惯法的 ˈcommonplace adjective very ordinary and uninteresting. commonplace remarks. 平凡的 平凡的ˈcommon-room noun in a college, school etc a sitting-room for the use of a group. 公共休息室 公共休息室common sense practical good sense. If he has any common sense he'll change jobs. 常識 常识the Common Market (formerly) an association of certain European countries to establish free trade (without duty, tariffs etc) among them, now replaced by the European Union. (過去)歐洲共同市場 （欧洲）共同市场 the (House of) Commons the lower house of the British parliament. 英國下議院 （英国）下议院 in common (of interests, attitudes, characteristics etc) shared or alike. They have nothing in common – I don't know why they're getting married. 共同，相同 共同in common
in common (with someone or something)Similar to or resembling someone or something; sharing characteristics, interests, opinions, etc. with someone or something. Well, that's one thing we have in common—we both hate asparagus! It's no secret that the two organizations have a lot in common with each other—and a lot of crossover membership.See also: common, someonein commonShared characteristics, as in One of the few things John and Mary have in common is a love of music. [Mid-1600s] 2. Held equally, in joint possession or use, as in This land is held in common by all the neighbors. [Late 1300s] See also: common in common Equally with or by all.See also: commonEncyclopediaSeecommonIn Common
Related to In Common: Tenants in commonIn CommonShared in respect to title, use, or enjoyment; without apportionment or division into individual parts. Held by several for the equal advantage, use, or enjoyment of all. A Tenancy in Common is ownership of real property by two or more persons, each of whom holds an undivided interest in such property. |