Have in common Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɑmən

HAV in KOM-uhn

UK

hæv/ /ˈɪn/ /kˈɒmən

hav in KOM-uhn

Definition

To share the same characteristics, interests, or qualities with someone or something else.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to compare people, objects, or groups. 'What do you have in common?' is a frequent question about similarities. The expression is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts. Usually used with 'with': 'have in common with (someone/something)'.

• Spanish: tener en común
• Portuguese (BR): ter em comum
• Portuguese (PT): ter em comum
• Chinese (Simplified): 有共同之处
• Chinese (Traditional): 有共同之處
• Hindi: साझा होना
• Arabic: يشتركون في
• Bengali: مشترك থাকা - মিল থাকা
• Russian: общего иметь - быть схожим
• Japanese: 共通点がある
• Vietnamese: có điểm chung - có nét giống nhau
• Korean: 공통점이 있다
• Turkish: ortak özelliğe sahip olmak
• Urdu: مشترک ہونا - ایک جیسے ہونا
• Indonesian: memiliki kesamaan - punya persamaan

Example Sentences

We have in common our love for music.

basic

What do you have in common with your sister?

basic

Dogs and cats have in common that they are popular pets.

basic

Turns out we have in common more than I thought—we even went to the same college!

natural

Do you and your coworkers have anything in common outside of work?

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It's funny how strangers sometimes have in common more than best friends do.

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