mutual
Translation
mutual, shared
Examples
They have a mutual respect for each other.
They have a mutual respect for each other.
We have a mutual friend who introduced us.
We have a mutual friend who introduced us.
The agreement was to their mutual benefit.
The agreement was to their mutual benefit.
Grammar Patterns
((mutual)) ((noun)) shared by two or more people They have a mutual respect for each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reciprocal, shared, common; Antonyms: separate, individual, one-sided
Etymology
From Latin 'mutuus' meaning 'reciprocal, borrowed', from 'mutare' meaning 'to change'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'me' and 'you' both being involved in something 'mutual'. It's a two-way street.