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- [kom-uh n]
- /ˈkɒm ən/
- /ˈkɒm.ən/
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- [kom-uh n]
- /ˈkɒm ən/
Definitions of commons word
- noun commons people not of noble birth viewed as forming a political order 3
- noun commons the lower classes as contrasted to the ruling classes of society; the commonalty 3
- noun commons a building or hall for dining, recreation, etc, usually attached to a college 3
- noun commons food or rations (esp in the phrase short commons) 3
- noun plural commons the common people; commonalty 3
- noun plural commons the body politic that is made up of commoners 3
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Origin of commons
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English comun < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin commūnis common, presumably orig. “sharing common duties,” akin to mūnia duties of an office, mūnus task, duty, gift < a base *moin-, cognate with mean2; cf. com-, immune
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Parts of speech for Commons
noun
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commons popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
commons usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commons
noun commons
- canteen — A canteen is a place in a factory, shop, or college where meals are served to the people who work or study there.
- mess hall — a place in which a group eats regularly, especially a dining hall in a military camp, post, etc.
- dining hall — a large room in which meals are served to members of a special group and their guests, as to the students and faculty of a college.
Antonyms for commons
adjective commons
- particulars — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- privates — belonging to some particular person: private property.
- specifics — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- nobles — distinguished by rank or title.
- valuables — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
Top questions with commons
- what is the tragedy of the commons?
- what is creative commons?
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