mutual
Translation
mutual, shared, reciprocal
Examples
They have a mutual respect for each other.
They have a mutual respect for each other.
We found a mutual friend on social media.
We found a mutual friend on social media.
Grammar Patterns
mutual ((noun)) affecting two or more people equally They have a mutual respect for each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reciprocal, shared, common; Antonyms: separate, individual
Etymology
From Latin 'mūtuus' meaning 'reciprocal, interchanged', related to 'mūtāre' meaning 'to change'.
Memory Tips
Think of something involving 'me' and 'you' (mu-tu-al), something that goes both ways.