joint
Translation
joint, shared, combined
Examples
We made a joint effort to finish the project.
We made a joint effort to finish the project.
They have a joint bank account.
They have a joint bank account.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) shared or done by two or more people We opened a joint bank account.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shared, mutual, common, combined; Antonyms: separate, individual, sole
Etymology
From Old French 'joint', past participle of 'joindre' (to join). It means 'joined together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'joint' account where two people's finances are 'joined' together.