/ˈkɒmən/

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Meaning

Happening often or found in many places, so it is not special or rare.

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Word origin

From Latin communis, meaning shared by all.

Origin
Latin
Root
communis
English cognates
community, communicate

Examples

Smith Britain.

"Common" here means that many people have it.

Colds .

Something that is common happens often.

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Here "common" means shared by both people.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 11: common, skin, excellent and 7 more words.