Meaning

2 senses
  1. (countable, uncountable)A shared purpose.

  2. (countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see common, cause.

Examples

5 sentences
  1. Common causes of stress are work and human relationships.

    ruЧастой причиной стресса являются работа и человеческие взаимоотношения.

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  2. Cadmium poisoning is a very common cause of death in the south.

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  3. The number of people who smoke is increasing, so cancer will soon be the most common cause of death.

    ruЧисло курящих людей растёт, так что скоро смерть от раковых заболеваний будет очень распространена.

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  4. This is an example of confusing two things that have a common cause with one thing that causes another.

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  5. Daffodils are a common cause of dermatitis amongst florists, with daffodil sap provoking symptoms such as redness and dry, scaly skin.

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Forms

plural: common causes
Singularcommon cause
Pluralcommon causes

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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