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hackneyed vs commonplace

commonplace vs hackneyed

hackneyed is not a noun while commonplace is a noun.

hackneyed and commonplace both are adjectives.

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

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