mutual

adjective
UK: /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/
US: /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

  1. Shared by two or more people or groups.

    1. We have a mutual friend who introduced us at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their mutual respect allowed them to resolve the conflict peacefully despite disagreements. [ ] [ ]

  2. Felt or done by both or all parties involved.

    1. The feeling was mutual, she liked him too after the first date. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a period of hostility, the two countries reached a mutual agreement on trade. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having the same relationship to each other.

    1. They were mutual enemies, always fighting in the arena to win the first place. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two companies established a mutual partnership to develop new technologies together. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shared reciprocal common joint

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mutual" in English means: Shared by two or more people or groups., Felt or done by both or all parties involved., Having the same relationship to each other..

The phonetic transcription of "mutual" is /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/ in British English and /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mutual": shared, reciprocal, common, joint.

Example usage of "mutual": "We have a mutual friend who introduced us at the party.". More examples on the page.