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common

/ˈkɒmən/
com · mon ˈkɒm · ən
English Definition
adj. found often; usual
中文释义
常见的,普通的
Significado en Español
común
한국어 뜻
흔한, 보통의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phổ biến, thông thường
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Example Sentence

It is common to feel nervous before a test.

考试前感到紧张是很常见的。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “common”:

  1. A rare
  2. B unusual
  3. C uncommon
  4. D usual
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D — usual. “common” means adj. found often; usual

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Robins are a very ______ bird in gardens all across the country.

  1. A rare
  2. B unusual
  3. C strange
  4. D common
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D — common. “common” means adj. found often; usual

Common questions about “common”

What does “common” mean?

common — adj. found often; usual. In Chinese: 常见的,普通的.

How do you pronounce “common”?

common is pronounced /ˈkɒmən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · mon.

How do you use “common” in a sentence?

It is common to feel nervous before a test. (考试前感到紧张是很常见的。)

What are synonyms for “common”?

usual, ordinary, typical — all close in meaning to common (adj. found often; usual).

Is “common” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. common appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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