common
beginnerA2/ˈkɒmən/ · com-mon
Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Meanings
Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
جو اکثر ہوتا ہے، پایا جاتا ہے، یا کیا جاتا ہے؛ عام۔
عام
aam
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- common practice
- common sense
- common knowledge
Example Sentences
It is common for people to greet each other in the morning.
یہ عام ہے کہ لوگ صبح ایک دوسرے کا سلام کرتے ہیں۔
Yeh aam hai ke log subah aik doosray ka salaam karte hain.
Finding a resolution should be a common goal for all parties involved.
مسئلے کا حل تلاش کرنا تمام فریقین کے لیے ایک عام مقصد ہونا چاہیے۔
Maslay ka hal talash karna tamaam fareeqon ke liye aik aam maqsad hona chahiye.
Public parks are common spaces for community gatherings.
عام پارک کمیونٹی کی مجلسوں کے لیے عام جگہیں ہیں۔
Aam park community ke majlisoun ke liye aam jagaein hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'common' like 'come one, come all' to remember it's something shared.
Imagine a crowded market where everyone shares common goods.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چاہتوں کا یہ عالم ہے، سب عام ہیں۔
Chahatoun ka yeh aalam hai, sab aam hain.
In this realm of love, everyone is common.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہت جلدی میں عوام بن جاتا ہے۔
Bohat jaldi mein awaam ban jata hai.
In a rush, one becomes common.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "communis" — shared, common, public
First known use: 14th century
The word 'common' originates from the Latin 'communis', which means shared by all or belonging to all. It has evolved in English to describe something that is normal or widely available.