In general, or for the most part
“What is commonly called an absent man is commonly either a very weak or a very affected man.”
Very often, at frequent intervals
“The snake rests within crevices and holes and has been commonly found in boxes of cargo, in wheel-wells on airplanes, or under the hoods of cars.”
In a manner that is shared, held, or made by two or more people together
“The hostel had a common kitchen where the backpackers could do their cooking.”
In a simple manner
All together at the same time
Adverb 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.”
Adverb for mutual or held in common by many
“It is a common belief that Homer Simpson was unintelligent, yet lovable.”
Adverb for pertaining to a collective
“Let us put aside our differences for the common good of our community.”
Adverb 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) Adverb for lacking in refinement
“Your common etiquette in the presence of my parents left much to be desired.”
Adverb for easily found or obtainable
“The red maple is a common tree in North Carolina.”
Adverb 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) Adverb for low in quality
“It was a common contraption that was mass-produced with no regard to quality.”
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