have/share (something) in common

phrase

: to have (a feature or characteristic) which is shared
Intersecting lines have one point in common.
The cameras share some basic features in common.
The two cultures have a lot in common (with each other).

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“Have/share (something) in common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%2Fshare%20%28something%29%20in%20common. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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