Top synonyms for “common”: coarse, commons, green, mutual, park, plebeian, rough-cut, uncouth, and 25 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area“they went for a walk in the park”
- (adjective)having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual“the common man”
- (adjective)belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public“for the common good”
- (adjective)commonly encountered“a common (or familiar) complaint”
- (adjective)being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language“common parlance”
- (adjective)of or associated with the great masses of people“the common people in those days suffered greatly”
- (adjective)to be expected; standard“common decency”
- (adjective)lacking refinement or cultivation or taste“he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind”
- (adjective)common to or shared by two or more parties“a common friend”
- (adjective)of low or inferior quality or value“of what coarse metal ye are molded”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "common"?
Common synonyms for "common" include coarse, commons, green, mutual, park, plebeian. Our thesaurus lists 33 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "common"?
Antonyms for "common" include individual, uncommon. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "common" mean?
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area Example: "they went for a walk in the park"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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