mutual

CEFRB2

/ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Shared by two or more people or groups.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Collective, done or held in common.

Examples

  • Our relationship was based on mutual dependence.

  • We must sow the seeds of mutual understanding.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Having the same relationship, each to each other.

  2. Possessed in common.

  3. Owned by the members.

More examples

In context

  • Discussion is based upon mutual respect.

  • They had mutual fear of each other.

  • They were mutual enemies.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Middle French mutuel, from Latin mūtuus. Displaced native Old English ġemǣne.