英語

commonplace

gb/kˈɑmənplˌeɪs/ us/kˈɑmənplˌeɪs/
B2 英語
~ 5800
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

ordinary; not unusual or special

Happening often and seen as normal, so it does not feel special or surprising.

用法パターン: [something] is commonplace
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes split the word and write *common place* when they mean the adjective *commonplace*. *Common* is a separate adjective meaning 'usual', but *commonplace* is one word and often sounds slightly more formal or written. Learners may also confuse *commonplace* with *popular*: *commonplace* means something happens often and is not special, while *popular* means many people like it.
類義語
ordinary (Most general word; does not always carry the idea of being boring through frequency, which 'commonplace' often suggests.) | routine (Emphasizes being part of a regular pattern or schedule, while 'commonplace' focuses on being very usual in general.) | unremarkable (Stronger focus on lacking anything interesting; 'commonplace' focuses more on how often something occurs.)
対義語
unusual (Highlights that something does not happen often, the opposite of something commonplace.) | exceptional (Suggests something is special or outstanding, the opposite of ordinary or commonplace.)
コロケーション
become commonplace |now commonplace |increasingly commonplace |a commonplace occurrence |fairly commonplace |made commonplace by
テーマ
daily life |general |society |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Remote work has become commonplace in many industries.
  • Security cameras are now commonplace in city centers.
  • It was commonplace for employees to work late without extra pay.
  • These kinds of data breaches are sadly commonplace nowadays.
  • Fast internet access is still not commonplace in rural areas.
学習者向け例文
  • Smartphones are commonplace in schools today.
  • Online meetings are commonplace in my company.
  • It is commonplace for people to shop on the internet.
  • Long working hours are commonplace in that office.
  • Bad traffic is commonplace in big cities.
名詞 B2 entity
2

a very usual, ordinary thing

A thing that is very normal and happens a lot, so it does not feel special.

用法パターン: [something] is a commonplace
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes treat this noun only as an adjective. For example, they may say *"This is commonplace"* when they want to say *"This is a commonplace in modern life"* (a usual, standard thing). Both forms can be correct, but the noun form is typically used when you are clearly talking about a type of thing or feature.
類義語
norm (Often used for social rules or average behavior; *commonplace* is more general for any very usual thing.) | regular feature (Informal phrase for something that appears often; *commonplace* is more compact and slightly more formal.)
対義語
rarity (Direct opposite: something that does not happen often and is therefore special or unusual.)
コロケーション
a commonplace |now a commonplace |become a commonplace |social media is a commonplace |from luxury to commonplace
テーマ
daily life |society |core_vocabulary
例文
  • What was once a luxury is now a commonplace.
  • For younger generations, streaming services are a commonplace in everyday life.
  • In big cities, high-rise apartments have become a commonplace.
  • Online payments are a commonplace for many shoppers.
  • Electric cars may soon be a commonplace on our roads.
学習者向け例文
  • Credit cards are a commonplace in many countries.
  • For my children, video calls are a commonplace.
  • Working from home is a commonplace in his company.
  • Fast food is a commonplace in their daily routine.
  • Email is a commonplace at school and at work.
名詞 C1 entity
3

a trite or obvious remark

A sentence that says something very obvious in a boring, not new way.

用法パターン: [speech/writing] is full of commonplaces
よくある間違い:
Learners may think *commonplace* here means a 'common place' (a location many people visit). In this sense, it is a noun for a boring, obvious remark in speech or writing. It is not very common in everyday conversation and appears more in reviews, essays, and critical writing.
類義語
platitude (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often more negative than *commonplace*.) | cliché (Often used for overused phrases and ideas in art or speech; can sound more informal than *commonplace*.)
対義語
insight (An idea that is fresh, deep, and interesting, unlike a dull, obvious commonplace.) | originality (The quality of being new and creative, the opposite of repeating stale commonplaces.)
コロケーション
tired commonplace |empty commonplaces |repeat commonplaces |trade in commonplaces |speech full of commonplaces
テーマ
language |communication
例文
  • The article offered nothing but commonplaces about the importance of hard work.
  • His speech was full of tired commonplaces that impressed no one.
  • Instead of repeating commonplaces, she tried to share a personal story.
  • Critics dismissed the book as a collection of moral commonplaces.
  • He has a gift for turning old commonplaces into something fresh and moving.
学習者向け例文
  • The talk was boring and full of commonplaces.
  • He only said commonplaces like "Love is important."
  • Students are tired of hearing the same commonplaces every year.
  • The writer avoids commonplaces and uses new ideas.
  • Her advice was just commonplaces that everyone already knew.
文法
辞書形
commonplace
IPA
GB/kˈɑmənplˌeɪs/
US/kˈɑmənplˌeɪs/
音節・強勢
com - mon - place (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: commonplace
Noun
  • Base: commonplace
  • Plural: commonplaces
関連語
Forms
commonplaces noun
Core family
common adjective A2 commonly adverb B1
Related words
commonness noun
Negative and opposite forms
uncommon adjective B2 uncommonly adverb
Advanced or less common
commonality noun
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