common
common
found or happening often
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common with Russian translation
common usage examples
Это обычная проблема для начинающих.
That is a common problem for new learners.
Обычная ошибка — торопиться с ответом.
A common mistake is to rush the answer.
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common synonyms
What's the difference between common / usual / ordinary / normal / typical / commonplace
the base word; often refers to something frequently found or occurring
It's a common mistake.
Это обычная ошибка.
describes what happens most of the time or what is expected as the normal habit
She arrived at her usual time.
Она пришла в своё обычное время.
It was just an ordinary day.
Это был просто обычный день.
means expected, standard, or not unusual; can also mean healthy or correct
It's normal to feel nervous.
Нормально чувствовать волнение.
This is a typical summer day.
Это типичный летний день.
suggests something is very ordinary and can feel dull or unremarkable
The idea is now commonplace.
Эта идея теперь стала банальной.
means something is widely existing or widely occurring, especially in a group or area
The disease is prevalent in warm climates.
Эта болезнь широко распространена в тёплом климате.
emphasizes repetition or high occurrence over time
Frequent updates are important.
Частые обновления важны.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce common and what this word means
common translation: обычный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce common
/ˈkɒmən/
common translation
обычный
common examples
That is a common problem for new learners.
common transcription
/ˈkɒmən/, /ˈkɑːmən/
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common meaning: what does it mean?
found or happening often
common pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
common is pronounced as /ˈkɒmən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
common definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
That is a common problem for new learners. Translation: Это обычная проблема для начинающих.
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