Collocations for common - adj.
1. happening/found often
VERBS
be, seem | become | remain
ADV.
extremely, very | increasingly | fairly, quite
These problems now seem fairly common.
These problems now seem fairly common.
2. shared
VERBS
be
PREP.
to
This attitude is common to most young men in the armed services.
This attitude is common to most young men in the armed services.
PHRASES
have sth in common
Jane and I have nothing in common (= share no interests, ideas, etc.). | I have nothing in common with Jane. | The two cultures have a lot in common (= have the same features, characteristics, etc.).
Jane and I have nothing in common (= share no interests, ideas, etc.). | I have nothing in common with Jane. | The two cultures have a lot in common (= have the same features, characteristics, etc.).
hold sth in common
They hold the property as tenants in common (= they share it).
They hold the property as tenants in common (= they share it).
in common with
Britain, in common with (= like) many other industrialized countries, has experienced major changes over the last 100 years.
Britain, in common with (= like) many other industrialized countries, has experienced major changes over the last 100 years.
3. showing a lack of education
VERBS
be, seem, sound
I wish you wouldn''t use that word - it sounds so common.
I wish you wouldn''t use that word - it sounds so common.
ADV.
very | a bit, rather, slightly
I don''t like Sandra. She seems a bit common to me.
I don''t like Sandra. She seems a bit common to me.