Definitions
- Describing something that is well-liked or favored by many people. - Referring to a person who is well-known and widely admired. - Talking about something that is currently in vogue or fashionable.
- Referring to something that occurs frequently or is widespread. - Describing something that is ordinary or unremarkable. - Talking about something that is shared or found in many places.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are encountered frequently.
- 2Both words can be used to describe nouns or adjectives.
- 3Both words can be used to describe trends or patterns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Popular is often used to describe things that are well-liked or favored, while common is used to describe things that are frequent or widespread.
- 2Connotation: Popular has a positive connotation, while common can have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 3Subjectivity: Popular is subjective and depends on personal opinions and preferences, while common is objective and based on facts and observations.
- 4Scope: Popular is often used to describe a specific group or demographic, while common can refer to a wide range of contexts.
Remember this!
Popular and common are similar in that they both describe things that are encountered frequently. However, popular is used to describe things that are well-liked or favored, while common is used to describe things that are frequent or widespread. Additionally, popular has a positive connotation and is subjective, while common can have a neutral or negative connotation and is objective.
