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common adjective ( USUAL )
/ˈkɒm.ən/
/ˈkɑː.mən/ adj Definition
the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people
It's quite common to see couples who dress alike.
The surname 'Smith' is very common in Britain.
common courtesy/decency
the basic level of politeness which you expect from someone
common knowledge
a fact that everyone knows
[+ that ] It's common knowledge that they live together.
(Definition of common adjective (USUAL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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