Synonyms

mutually

American

[myoo-choo-uh-lee] / ˈmyu tʃu ə li /

adverb

in a way that is shared or reciprocal.

Please call to set up an appointment at a mutually agreeable time.
There are significant differences between the two organizations, but they are mutually supportive.

Other Word Forms

nonmutually adverb
quasi-mutually adverb
transmutually adverb
unmutually adverb

Etymology

Origin of mutually

mutual ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"You've got three supportive, mutually agreeing lines of evidence, pointing to these sponges being among the earliest animals on Earth."

From Science Daily

“The positive and negative are not mutually exclusive,” she said.

From MarketWatch

The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world's biggest economy.

From Barron's

The anti-Assad forces were splintered, mutually mistrustful and prone to looting; the areas they controlled descended into anarchy.

From Los Angeles Times

“The current situation is not conducive to delivering ‘fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial’ trans-Atlantic trade and investment, as agreed to by both sides,” it added.

From Barron's

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