in common
The phrase "in common" is used to describe shared characteristics, joint possession, or mutual experiences among people or things.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)Shared by two or more people or things.
Example
- They have a lot of interests in common.
B2General
(formal)Possessing similar characteristics or attributes.
Example
- The two species have many traits in common.
C1Legal
(technical)Jointly owned or used by multiple parties.
Example
- The land was held in common by the community.
Similar
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