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mutual

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

mutual means: Felt or shown by each person towards the other.

adjective

BOTH WAYSB2

Felt or shown by each person towards the other.

  • Their respect was mutual.
  • The friendship grew from mutual trust.
  • Is the attraction between you mutual?

Similar words: reciprocal

Opposites: one-sided

Common phrases: mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual affection, mutual understanding

SHAREDB2

Shared by two or more people.

  • We have a mutual friend.
  • They ended the contract by mutual consent.
  • Our mutual interest in films brought us together.

Similar words: shared, common, joint

Common phrases: mutual friend, mutual interest, mutual consent, mutual benefit

COLLECTIVELY OWNEDC1

Owned or run together by members for their shared benefit.

  • They joined a mutual insurance company.
  • The mutual society belongs to its members.
  • Mutual companies share their profits with policyholders.

Similar words: collective, cooperative

Common phrases: mutual insurance, mutual society, mutual company

Questions about mutual

What does mutual mean?

Felt or shown by each person towards the other.

What is mutual in other languages?

Türkçe: karşılıklı · Español: mutuo · Français: mutuel · Deutsch: gegenseitig · Italiano: reciproco · 日本語: 相互の

How do you pronounce mutual?

It is pronounced /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/.

How do you use mutual in a sentence?

Their respect was mutual. The friendship grew from mutual trust.

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