commonplace

commonplace — adjective

1. so widely seen, heard, or experienced that people no longer find it surprising,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so widely seen, heard, or experienced that people no longer find it surprising, interesting, or worth special attention

例句

Smartphones have become so commonplace that even young children carry them to school.

collocation: become commonplace

Car theft in this neighbourhood is commonplace, so residents now park inside locked garages.

同義詞
  • ordinary

    less formal; describes something average or typical without the 'so frequent it is unremarkable' emphasis

  • unremarkable

    focuses on the lack of anything special or noteworthy

  • run-of-the-mill

    informal; suggests something is average and uninspiring

  • widespread

    emphasises geographical or demographic range rather than frequency

反義詞
  • rare

    the direct opposite in terms of frequency

  • unusual

    describes something that stands out because it is not common

  • exceptional

    something so good or special that it is far from ordinary

用法筆記

Frequently paired with 'become', 'seem', or 'be' to describe broad social patterns or widespread phenomena. More common in formal or written English than in casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌These shoes are commonplace in that shop.
✅These shoes are common in that shop.
💡'Commonplace' describes general situations or broad trends, not simple availability of products.
❌It is commonplace to say hello.
✅It is common to say hello.
💡Use 'common' for everyday social habits; 'commonplace' implies the thing is so frequent that it no longer draws attention.

commonplace — noun