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commune

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈmjun/

KK: /kəˈmjun/

intransitive verb
Definition

To participate in the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament of communion.


Example

During the service, many members of the congregation chose to commune together.


Tense Forms

Past: communed

Past Participle: communed


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you planning to commune this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it will be a nice experience.
Sloth A
I've never done it before; what’s it like?
Sloth B
It’s really special, especially when you go with friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
partake
share
converse
Antonyms
withhold
refuse
disengage
noun
Definition

A group of people living together in a community, often sharing resources and responsibilities, or a local government that represents a specific area.


Example

The commune was known for its cooperative farming and shared living arrangements.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about living in a commune?
Sloth B
Yeah, it sounds interesting, especially the idea of sharing resources.
Sloth A
I think it could really promote a sense of community.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Commune → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "munis" (meaning serving or performing duties). The word "commune" refers to a community or group of people living together and sharing responsibilities.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'together' ('com-') who are 'serving' ('munis') each other in a community.

Visually Confused Words
precommune
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Definitely! Plus, you'd meet so many diverse people.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
community
collective
society
Antonyms
individual
isolation
separation