English · Adjectives
more common
/mɔːr ˈkɒmən/
[/mɔːr ˈkɒmən/]
comparative of common
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'common', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This bird is more common than that one.
This bird is more common than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'common' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.