commonplace
/ˈkɒmənpleɪs/
com · mon · place
ˈkɒm · ən · pleɪs
English Definition
adj. ordinary; not unusual
Significado en Español
corriente, ordinario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tầm thường, phổ biến
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Example Sentence
Smartphones have become commonplace today.
智能手机如今已经变得非常普遍。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “commonplace”:
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A
ordinary
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B
extraordinary
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C
unique
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D
rare
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A — ordinary.
“commonplace” means adj. ordinary; not unusual
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Cell phones, once quite rare, are now completely ______ everywhere.
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A
commonplace
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B
rare
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C
unique
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D
extraordinary
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A — commonplace.
“commonplace” means adj. ordinary; not unusual
Common questions about “commonplace”
What does “commonplace” mean?
commonplace — adj. ordinary; not unusual. In Chinese: 平凡的，普通的.
How do you pronounce “commonplace”?
commonplace is pronounced /ˈkɒmənpleɪs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · mon · place.
How do you use “commonplace” in a sentence?
Smartphones have become commonplace today. (智能手机如今已经变得非常普遍。)
What are synonyms for “commonplace”?
ordinary, routine, everyday — all close in meaning to commonplace (adj. ordinary; not unusual).
Is “commonplace” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. commonplace appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
