Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Common”
Happening often; shared by many people or places.
Word Family of Common
What is the noun of common? — commonness
What is the adjective of common? — common
What is the adverb of common? — commonly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Rain is common in this region during winter. A2
- We have common interests in music and sports. A1
- Common sense is important for making good decisions. A2
Word Form Patterns for Common
-ness
Adds **-ness** to make a noun meaning the state, quality, or condition of being something. Example: common → commonness.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: common → commonly.
Origin and Word Formation of Common
From Latin communis (shared, public).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Common
Wrong: It is very common that people make mistakes.
Correct: It is common for people to make mistakes.
After 'common', use 'for + noun/pronoun + to-infinitive', not 'that'.
Wrong: This problem is very much common now.
Correct: This problem is very common now.
Do not use 'much' before the adjective 'common'; just use 'very'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Common
What are the word forms of “common”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “common”?
“common” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “common” come from?
From Latin communis (shared, public).