in common
Pronunciation
/ɪn kˈɑːmən/
British pronunciation
/ɪn kˈɒmən/

Definition & Meaning of "in common"in English

in common
01

having something jointly or mutually possessed

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Examples
They have a lot in common despite coming from different backgrounds.
They discovered they had a lot of interests in common, like hiking and reading.
02

held or owned together by multiple people, each with an undivided share but individually transferable

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Examples
The siblings own the house in common.
Land may be held in common by several investors.
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