common

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒmən/
/ˈkɑmən/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

2 Definition

A tract of land in common ownership; common land.

3 Definition

The people; the community.

4 Definition

The right of taking a profit in the land of another, in common either with the owner or with other persons; so called from the community of interest which arises between the claimant of the right and the owner of the soil, or between the claimants and other commoners entitled to the same right.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To communicate (something).

2 Definition

To converse, talk.

3 Definition

To have sex.

4 Definition

To participate.

5 Definition

To have a joint right with others in common ground.

6 Definition

To board together; to eat at a table in common.

Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Mutual; shared by more than one.

Example Sentences
  • The two competitors have the common aim of winning the championship.
2 Definition

Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.

Example Sentences
  • It is common to find sharks off this coast.
3 Definition

Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual.

Example Sentences
  • It differs from the common blackbird in the size of its beak.
4 Definition

Simple, ordinary or vulgar.

5 Definition

(grammar) In some languages, particularly Germanic languages, of the gender originating from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine categories of nouns.

6 Definition

(grammar) Of or pertaining to common nouns as opposed to proper nouns.

7 Definition

Vernacular, referring to the name of a kind of plant or animal, i.e., common name vs. scientific name.

8 Definition

Profane; polluted.

9 Definition

Given to lewd habits; prostitute.