Definition of "common"
Kid-friendly meaning of common, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "common" mean?
common (adjective) — seen or found a lot.
Example sentences using "common"
Grade K–2
It is a common bird.
Grade 3–5
It is pretty common for the school bus to be a few minutes late on snowy mornings.
Grade 6–8
Common knowledge isn't always actual knowledge — quite a few "everybody knows" facts fall apart the moment somebody actually checks them carefully.
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