mutual

Mutual is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

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Adjective

Positive mutual

Comparative more mutual

Superlative most mutual

1. If something is mutual $x$ does it to $y$, and $y$ does it to $x$.

   The working relationship between the two men was based on a mutual respect.

   She hated him, and the feeling was mutual.

2. A mutual friend, agreement, etc. is one that is shared between two or more people.

   I learned of her accident through a mutual friend.

Synonyms

• common
• reciprocal

Related words

• mutually
• mutual fund