Mutually
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Mutually is an adverb meaning In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally.
Meaning
In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally.
More Meanings
- In a shared manner; equally; affecting all parties the same way.
Example Sentences
The contract was mutually binding.
The adventure was mutually beneficial.
The deepening strategic partnership between the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation and their mutually reinforcing attempts to undercut the rules-based international order run counter to our values and interests.
Each written word when spoken is mutually incomprehensible between a Mandarin speaker in Beijing and a Cantonese speaker in Hong Kong. If you think that’s odd, consider our number system: the symbol “9” is universally recognized but it’s pronounced “nine” in English and “devet” in Slovenian.
Synonyms for mutually
Depending on context, synonyms include equivalently, in kind, reciprocally, similarly, collectively, evenly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reciprocally, jointly, interdependent, complementarity, complementary, reciprocal.
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