commons
Pronunciación: [ˈkämənz]
Contexto: «community resources»
(noun) the resources or areas that are shared by many people in a community. This can include parks, lakes, or anything everyone can use, like a library. It's a place or something that belongs to everyone.
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The city has built a new park in the commons for everyone to enjoy.
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There are few places that feel as welcoming as a personal garden, unlike the crowded commons.
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What activities can we do together in the commons?
Contexto: «government/land»
(noun) public land or property that is meant for the use of the general public, often maintained by the local government. It’s a common space where people can gather and enjoy the outdoors.
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The commons is a great place for community events and gatherings.
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During the festival, the private property was closed off, while the commons remained open.
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Is there a fee to use the commons for our event?
Contexto: «shared knowledge/resources»
(noun) information, ideas, or resources that are freely available for everyone to use, especially in the context of creativity and technology. Think of it like sharing a recipe that anyone can use to cook dinner.
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The website offers a lot of commons for teachers to share their lesson plans.
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Not every piece of information on the internet is part of the commons; some need to be paid for.
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Can we find any commons in our community that we can contribute to?