Mutually
ˈmjuːtʃuəli
Definitions
In a way that affects or involves each of two or more people or things; reciprocally.
ˈmjuːtʃuəli
In a mutual or reciprocal manner; towards each other.
They agreed to a mutually binding contract.
💡 Simply: When two or more things do something together, like sharing or helping each other. Imagine two friends giving each other high fives – that's a mutually awesome thing!
👶 For kids: When two people or things do something together and it helps both of them!
More Examples
The two countries established a mutually agreeable trade agreement.
They found that they were mutually attracted to each other.
The benefits of the project are mutually inclusive.
How It's Used
"They have a mutually beneficial relationship."
"The two companies agreed to a mutually exclusive partnership."
Idioms & expressions
mutually exclusive
Describing two or more events or possibilities that cannot happen at the same time.
"The goals of the project are mutually exclusive."
mutually beneficial
Advantageous to both parties involved.
"The partnership was a mutually beneficial arrangement."
From Middle English *mutuel*, from Old French *mutuel* ("mutual, reciprocal"), from Latin *mūtuus* ("borrowed, reciprocal").
The word 'mutually' has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to reciprocity in a general sense.
Memory tip
Think of two mirrors reflecting each other - mutually.