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commonplace vs threadbare

threadbare vs commonplace

commonplace is a noun but threadbare is not a noun.

commonplace and threadbare both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commonplace Yes Yes No No
threadbare No Yes No No
As adjectives, commonplace and threadbare are synonyms defined as:
  • commonplace and threadbare: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Other synonyms of commonplace include banal, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock, timeworn, tired, trite, well-worn.
commonplace (noun) threadbare (noun)
a trite or obvious remark
commonplace (adjective) threadbare (adjective)
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse having the nap worn away so that the threads show through
completely ordinary and unremarkable
Difference between commonplace and threadbare

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