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commonplace vs cliche

cliche vs commonplace

commonplace and cliche both are nouns.

commonplace is an adjective but cliche is not an adjective.

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

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