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cliche vs commonplace

commonplace vs cliche

cliche and commonplace both are nouns.

cliche is not an adjective while commonplace is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cliche Yes No No No
commonplace Yes Yes No No
As nouns, cliche and commonplace are synonyms defined as:
  • cliche and commonplace: a trite or obvious remark
Other synonyms of cliche include banality, bromide, platitude.
cliche (noun) commonplace (noun)
a trite or obvious remark a trite or obvious remark
cliche (adjective) commonplace (adjective)
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
completely ordinary and unremarkable
Difference between cliche and commonplace

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