Definitions
- Describing something that is easy to understand or do. - Referring to something that is not complicated or complex. - Talking about something that is straightforward or uncomplicated.
- Referring to something that is widespread or prevalent. - Describing something that is ordinary or usual. - Talking about something that is shared by many people or things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not complicated or difficult.
- 2Both words can be used to describe everyday things or situations.
- 3Both words have positive connotations of accessibility and familiarity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Simple is often used to describe things that are easy to understand or do, while common is used to describe things that are widespread or ordinary.
- 2Scope: Simple refers to the level of complexity, while common refers to the frequency of occurrence.
- 3Connotation: Simple has a positive connotation of ease and accessibility, while common can have a neutral or negative connotation of being unremarkable or unexceptional.
- 4Application: Simple can be applied to a wide range of contexts, while common is more limited in its application to things that are shared or prevalent.
- 5Antonyms: The antonym of simple is complex, while the antonym of common is rare.
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Remember this!
Simple and common are both positive words that describe things that are accessible and familiar. However, simple emphasizes ease of understanding or doing, while common emphasizes prevalence or frequency of occurrence.
