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Common Something shared or experienced by many people.  ■ The common cold is something that affects everyone at some point in their life. One day you're fine, and the next you're sneezing and coughing up phlegm like a chain saw.


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breeds The act of creating offspring through mating.  ■ "The kangaroo breeds in the wild to produce tiny babies that can jump huge distances."; A group of individuals that share a common ancestry.  ■ "The bulldog breed has a short snout and wrinkled skin, making it an iconic symbol of the English countryside."; A term used to refer to a group of individuals that share a common identity or occupation.  ■ "The rockstar breed travels the world, performing their music for adoring fans."; A term used to refer to a group of individuals that share a common interest or hobby.  ■ "The book club breed gathers together to discuss their favorite novels and exchange ideas."

Nations A group of people who share a common heritage, culture, and language, but have nothing in common.  ■ "Why do nations always compete against each other? Because they don't know how to get along!"

Zodiac1 A group of people who share a common personality trait or characteristic.  ■ "The zodiac of salespeople all have one thing in common - they're sharks!"

sector A group of people who are all working together towards a common goal, but have absolutely nothing in common with each other.  ■ "The marketing sector" is a hilarious oxymoron because they can't even agree on what marketing means, let alone work together effectively.

accomplices A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, often by being guilty of some crime.  ■ "The accomplices were caught red-handed stealing the jewels and sentenced to prison."

airhead An overly simplistic or naive person, often lacking common sense.  ■ "I can't believe my friend actually fell for that scam. She's such an airhead."

alike adjective resembling each other or having something in common  ■ John and Jane are alike in their love of pizza and video games.

Allies Companions, partners, or associates who support a common cause.  ■ "I need my allies to help me move this heavy couch!

assemble To come together as a group for a common purpose or activity.  ■ The comedians assembled in the theater to perform their stand-up routines.

Assembly A gathering of people, usually for a common purpose, such as worship or entertainment.  ■ After the congregation had assembled, the pastor began his sermon.

Associate A person who works in partnership with another or others to achieve a common goal.  ■ "John and Jane are such good associates - they work together so well!"

bozo A foolish or idiotic person, often characterized by a lack of intelligence and common sense.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone at the bozo's house."

breed A group of individuals that share a common ancestry and have similar physical characteristics, such as dogs or horses.  ■ "I heard you have a new breed of dog. What is it?"

Buckaroo A cowboy who is incredibly stupid and lacks common sense.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone in the bathroom, and when I went back to get it, a buckaroo was using it to make a grocery list."

caste A group of people who share a common social status or occupation, often with different roles and responsibilities.  ■ "I'm from the caste of chefs, I can make you laugh while I cook your favorite dish!"

Category A group of items that are similar in some way or have a common characteristic.  ■ "The cat is in the animal category because it has fur and meows."

chain "A series of interconnected individuals or groups that work together as a unit, often with a common goal."  ■ "The chain gang is a group of prisoners who work together to perform hard labor.

Clan A group of people who share a common ancestry or lineage.  ■ The MacGregors and the Campbells have been arch-rivals for centuries, but they finally put their differences aside to form an unbreakable clan.

club A group of people who share a common interest or hobby.  ■ "I joined the book club because I love to read and meet new people."

clusters A group of closely related words or phrases that share a common root, often found in text messaging.  ■ "I love these new clusters my friend got me! They're so delicious!"

coalition1 An alliance of two or more countries for a common purpose.  ■ "The coalition government is trying to balance the interests of all parties."

Collaborate To work together with someone or a group to accomplish a common goal.  ■ "We collaborated on the project and it turned out amazing! We should do it again."

collaborated To work together with someone or something else to achieve a common goal.  ■ "John and Jane collaborated on their group project, which resulted in a hilariously poorly executed PowerPoint presentation."

Collecting The act of gathering items together for a common purpose, such as amusement or financial gain.  ■ "John collects coins and stamps, but his wife collects husbands. He's not sure which one is more valuable."

Collectively To be united as one group, especially for a common purpose.  ■ "The cats collectively decided to take over the house by purring loudly and hissing at the dogs."

Communal relating to or sharing a common ownership, use, or interest  ■ The students decided to buy a communal fridge for their dorm room so they could all share food and snacks.

commune A group of people who live together and share a common lifestyle, including food, clothing, housing, and other resources.  ■ "The hippies in that commune out in the woods were known for their wild parties and free love."

community A group of people who share a common interest, hobby, or goal, and communicate regularly.  ■ "The cat community on Reddit is full of funny memes and pictures of cats doing silly things."

Comparative An adjective used to compare two or more things that have some common attribute, such as size, speed, or beauty.  ■ "The apple was a comparative success compared to the failure of the banana."

consortium A group of people or organizations that work together for a common goal, usually involving money.  ■ The consortium was able to secure funding for their project by pooling resources and using their combined expertise.

Conspirators A group of individuals who secretly plot and scheme together to achieve a common goal, often with nefarious or illegal intentions.  ■ "The conspirators gathered in the shadows to discuss their plan to steal the crown jewels."

convene To gather a group of people together in one place, usually for a common purpose.  ■ "I always convene my friends at my house for game night because I have the best board games."

cooper A person who works with others to achieve a common goal.  ■ "The cooperative of farmers worked together to build the community center."

Cooperative A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, often by sharing resources and responsibilities.  ■ "The cooperative made sure everyone had equal access to the delicious snacks!"

Corresponding having the same characteristics or qualities, as if they were related by some common thread.  ■ "I had a corresponding pair of shoes for every color in my rainbow-colored wardrobe."

crowd A group of people gathered together, usually for a common purpose or activity. Often used to describe a large and rowdy group.  ■ "The crowd went wild when the band took the stage."

Departments A group of people working together to accomplish a common goal, but often with competing interests and agendas.  ■ "The IT department is always fighting with the marketing department over who gets the bigger budget."

Division A group of people who share a common goal or interest, but can't seem to agree on anything.  ■ "The marketing team and the sales team were in a heated division over which product to launch first."

epidemic An outbreak of a particular disease that spreads rapidly and infects many people.  ■ "The city was hit by an epidemic of the common cold, causing people to hoard all the tissues in sight."

ester A person who is extremely intelligent but lacks common sense.  ■ "I don't understand why the ester always insists on wearing socks indoors. It's so uncomfortable!"

ethnic A group of people with a common culture, language, or ancestry.  ■I'm really into cooking ethnic foods like sushi and tacos.

floe A large block of ice that drifts slowly through the water.  ■ Ice floes are a common sight in Antarctica, and they can be quite dangerous for marine life that gets caught on them.

Folk A group of people who share a common ancestry, culture, or language.  ■ "The British and American folk have very different customs and traditions."

folksy Characterized by or reflecting the customs, beliefs, and speech of common people.  ■ "That farmer's jokes were so folksy that I couldn't help but laugh."

foolishness The quality of being foolish or stupid; a lack of sense or common sense.  ■ "He was so caught up in his own foolishness that he forgot to lock the door."

gal A person, typically female and of humble or common birth.  ■ She may be a gal from the country, but she can cook up a storm in the kitchen!

Geeks A group of overly intellectual and socially awkward individuals who lack common sense or basic social skills.  ■ "John's a total geek. He spends all his time reading comic books, playing video games, and analyzing complex data sets."

Group A collection of people, animals, or objects that are gathered together for a common purpose.  ■ "The group of friends decided to go on a trip to the beach."

Idiot A person who is extremely stupid and lacks common sense, often to the point of being laughably inept or foolish.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! Oh my gosh, that idiot!