ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

common

gb/kˈɑmən/ us/kˈɑmən/
A2 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective A2 property
1

frequent or widespread

Happening a lot or in many places.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [something] is common
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'common' with 'normal'; 'common' means frequent or widespread, while 'normal' means usual or expected in a given situation.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
frequent (Similar in meaning but focuses more on how often something happens.) | widespread (Emphasizes that something exists in many places or among many people.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
rare (Describes something that does not happen often or exists in few places.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
common problem |common practice |common mistake |common interest |common feature
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life |society |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • It’s common for people to check their phones before bed.
  • This plant is common in the southern regions of the country.
  • Noise complaints are common in this neighborhood.
  • It’s a common belief that breakfast is the most important meal.
  • Common mistakes can be avoided with careful proofreading.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • It is common to eat rice in my country.
  • Rain is common in the spring.
  • Dogs are common pets.
  • English is a common language in business.
adjective B1 property
2

shared by others

Owned or used by more than one person or group.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [something] is common to [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'common' with 'public'; 'common' means shared, while 'public' means open to everyone without restriction.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
shared (Directly emphasizes that something is divided among people.) | mutual (Often used when both sides equally share feelings or interests.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
exclusive (Restricted to one person or group only.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
common ground |common interest |common goal |common area
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society |relationships |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The two countries share many common values.
  • We need to find some common ground to move forward.
  • They have a common goal of improving education.
  • The apartment building has a common laundry room.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We have a common hobby: painting.
  • The two towns have a common history.
  • The students share a common classroom.
  • We work toward a common goal.
adjective B2 property
3

ordinary or not special

Ordinary, not special or different from others.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone/something] is common
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ordinary (Neutral term for not special or unusual.) | typical (Highlights being representative of the usual case.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
elite (Refers to people with superior status or ability.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
common man |common folk |common soldier
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He rose from a common background to become a leader.
  • The novel tells the story of a common soldier during the war.
  • Common folk rarely had access to such luxuries.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • She was born into a common family.
  • He is just a common worker.
  • I am a common student at the university.
ਨਾਂਵ C1 entity
4

public land area for community use

Land that everyone in a village or town can use.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
green (Used in British English for a grassy public area in a village or town.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
village common |town common
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
geography |nature |daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The villagers gathered on the common for the festival.
  • Cows grazed freely on the village common.
  • The protest was held on the town common.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Children play on the village common.
  • People meet on the town common.
  • She walked across the common to the shop.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
common
IPA
GB/kˈɑmən/
US/kˈɑmən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
com - mon (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
  • Base: common
  • Comparative: commoner
  • Superlative: commonest
Noun
  • Base: common
  • Plural: commons
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
commons noun commoner adjective commonest adjective
Core family
commonly adverb B1
Related words
commonplace adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncommon adjective B2 uncommonly adverb
Advanced or less common
commonality noun commonness noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

common ground

1
/kˈɑmən ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase

shared understanding or agreement basis

An area of agreement between people who disagree about other things.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Negotiators worked hard to find common ground on trade issues.
  • We need to establish some common ground before we can move forward.

in common

1
/ˈɪn kˈɑmən/
fixed phrase

sharing characteristics or interests

When two or more people have the same interests, experiences, etc.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We have a lot in common when it comes to music.
  • The two cities have little in common apart from their size.

the commons

1
/ðə kˈɑmənz/
fixed phrase

collective resources for public use

Things like land, air, and water that everyone can use and share.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Overfishing is a classic example of the tragedy of the commons.
  • The park is part of the city's commons and open to all.

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