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Used or accepted broadly by most people
Superlative for having ordinary, or no special, characteristics
“He was content with a common sedan, as long as it could get him to work and back home again each day.”
Superlative for occurring on a regular basis
“A mistake that is common among students is procrastinating instead of doing their homework.”
Superlative for mutual or held in common by many
“It is a common belief that Homer Simpson was unintelligent, yet lovable.”
Superlative for pertaining to a collective
“Let us put aside our differences for the common good of our community.”
Superlative for used by a number of people as a group
“The hostel had a common kitchen where the backpackers could do their cooking.”
Superlative for having low social or economic rank
“No empathy could be had from the aristocrats for the common people, whose plight they could never envisage for themselves.”
(of behavior) Superlative for lacking in refinement
“Your common etiquette in the presence of my parents left much to be desired.”
Superlative for easily found or obtainable
“The red maple is a common tree in North Carolina.”
Superlative for average, or below average, in quality
“He tried his best, but it was just a common performance with no outstanding qualities.”
(of an object) Superlative for low in quality
“It was a common contraption that was mass-produced with no regard to quality.”
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