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commonplace vs well-worn

well-worn vs commonplace

commonplace is a noun but well-worn is not a noun.

commonplace and well-worn both are adjectives.

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

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