Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent

• - salt and pepper are the two most common seasonings

• - it's common for a woman to be depressed after giving birth

(of an animal or plant) Found or living in relatively large numbers; not rare

Ordinary; of ordinary qualities; without special rank or position

• - the dwellings of common people

• - a common soldier

(of a quality) Of a sort or level to be generally expected

• - common decency

Of the most familiar type

• - the common or vernacular name

Denoting the most widespread or typical species of an animal or plant

• - the common blue spruce

Showing a lack of taste and refinement; vulgar

Shared by, coming from, or done by more than one

• - the two republics' common border

• - problems common to both communities

Belonging to, open to, or affecting the whole of a community or the public

• - common land

Belonging to two or more quantities

(in Latin and certain other languages) Of or denoting a gender of nouns that are conventionally regarded as masculine or feminine, contrasting with neuter

(in English) Denoting a noun that refers to individuals of either sex (e.g., teacher)

(of a syllable) Able to be either short or long

(of a crime) Of relatively minor importance

• - common assault