commonest
Most often seen
Commonest is the superlative form of common, meaning most widespread, frequent, or ordinary.
The commonest mistake is forgetting to save your work.
Though grammatically correct, *most common* often sounds more natural in American English, while *commonest* remains standard in British usage.
Existing across many places
- pervasivePresent throughout, inescapable
- universalAffecting all equally
- omnipresentExisting everywhere at once
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
rife · extensive · broad · general · mainstream · sweeping · far-reaching · wide-ranging
Happening repeatedly over time
- habitualDone by routine
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
repetitive · chronic · endemic · perennial · continual · routine · customary · prevailing
Commonplace, lacking excitement
- everydayOccurring each day
- normalConforming to standard
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- routineRegular sequence of actions
banal · prosaic · unremarkable · plain · simple · garden-variety · conventional · average
widespread
Existing across many places
- pervasivePresent throughout, inescapable
- universalAffecting all equally
- omnipresentExisting everywhere at once
ubiquitous · rife · extensive · broad · general · mainstream · sweeping · far-reaching · wide-ranging · large-scale
recurring
Happening repeatedly over time
- habitualDone by routine
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
regular · repetitive · chronic · endemic · perennial · continual · routine · customary · prevailing · perpetual
mundane
Commonplace, lacking excitement
routine · banal · prosaic · unremarkable · plain · simple · garden-variety · conventional · average · mediocre