Be common: meaning, definitions and examples
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be common
[ ˈkɒmən ]
in everyday life
To be common means to be prevalent or widespread in a particular area or among a particular group of people. It can also refer to something that is ordinary or not unique.
Synonyms
frequent, ordinary, prevalent, ubiquitous, widespread
Examples of usage
- It is common to see people walking their dogs in the park.
- Common sense dictates that you should look both ways before crossing the street.
- Her taste in music is quite common among teenagers.
- The flu is a common illness during the winter months.
- The belief in ghosts is common in many cultures.
Translations
Translations of the word "be common" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ser comum
🇮🇳 सामान्य होना
🇩🇪 häufig sein
🇮🇩 umum
🇺🇦 бути поширеним
🇵🇱 być powszechnym
🇯🇵 一般的である
🇫🇷 être commun
🇪🇸 ser común
🇹🇷 yaygın olmak
🇰🇷 흔하다
🇸🇦 يكون شائعًا
🇨🇿 být běžný
🇸🇰 byť bežný
🇨🇳 普遍
🇸🇮 biti pogost
🇮🇸 vera algengur
🇰🇿 кең таралған болу
🇬🇪 საერთო იყოს
🇦🇿 ümumi olmaq
🇲🇽 ser común
Word origin
The word 'common' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'comun'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe things that are shared by a group of people or things that are not rare or unique. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from describing everyday occurrences to referring to something that is widely known or understood.