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- [in kom-uh n]
- /ɪn ˈkɒm ən/
- /ɪn ˈkɒmən/
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- [in kom-uh n]
- /ɪn ˈkɒm ən/
Definitions of in common words
- adjective in common belonging equally to, or shared alike by, two or more or all in question: common property; common interests. 1
- adjective in common pertaining or belonging equally to an entire community, nation, or culture; public: a common language or history; a common water-supply system. 1
- adjective in common joint; united: a common defense. 1
- adjective in common widespread; general; ordinary: common knowledge. 1
- adjective in common of frequent occurrence; usual; familiar: a common event; a common mistake. 1
- adjective in common hackneyed; trite. 1
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Origin of in common
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 In common
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in common 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".
in common usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in common
adv in common
- likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
- comparatively — in a comparative manner
- break even — to attain a level of activity, as in commerce, or a point of operation, as in gambling, at which there is neither profit nor loss
- similarly — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- uniformly — identical or consistent, as from example to example, place to place, or moment to moment: uniform spelling; a uniform building code.
adj in common
- prevalent — widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
- universal — of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole: universal experience.
- popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- prevailing — predominant: prevailing winds.
Antonyms for in common
adv in common
- differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- unevenly — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- singly — apart from others; separately.
adj in common
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- infrequent — happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely: infrequent visits.
- noteworthy — worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable: a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.
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