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C1adverbrelationshipswork

US/ˈmjuː.tʃu.ə.li/
UK/ˈmjuː.tʃu.ə.li/

in a way that is shared by or affects two or more people or groups equally

In context

  • The two companies signed a mutually beneficial deal last month.

  • We need to find a time that is mutually convenient for everyone.

  • Being kind and being honest are not mutually exclusive.

Words that go with mutually

adverb + adjective

  • mutually beneficialGood partnerships are mutually beneficial.
  • mutually exclusiveWorking hard and having fun are not mutually exclusive.
  • mutually acceptableBoth sides want a mutually acceptable solution.
  • mutually supportiveThe best teams are mutually supportive.
  • mutually reinforcingExercise and good sleep are mutually reinforcing habits.
  • mutually respectfulThey have a calm and mutually respectful relationship.

adverb + verb

  • mutually agreedThe meeting was moved to a mutually agreed date.