commonplace

adjective (commonplace); noun (a commonplace, commonplaces)

«commonplace» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(adjective) Ordinary and happening often, not surprising. tree →
(noun) Something ordinary and common. tree →
(noun) A remark said so often that it is no longer interesting. tree →

In the lessons

Used in history and science (things that were rare are now commonplace, like phones), and in stories to show something is normal. Phrases: commonplace now, a commonplace event, become commonplace.

Examples

Mobile phones are now commonplace. tree →
Snow is commonplace in Canada in winter. tree →
Seeing kangaroos is commonplace in parts of Australia. tree →
Electric cars are becoming commonplace. tree →
In the old days, walking miles to school was commonplace. tree →
Rain is a commonplace in Ireland. tree →
It is commonplace for pupils to have a school email. tree →

Note

Written as one word. Similar: ordinary, common, usual, everyday. Opposite: rare, unusual, extraordinary.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «commonplace» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«commonplace» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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