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- pronunciation:
- myu
chu
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
felt, experienced, or possessed equally by each for the other or others, as among two or more persons.
The mutual distrust of the leaders made negotiations between the two countries difficult.The two writers developed a mutual admiration, which developed into a strong friendship.
- synonyms:
- common, reciprocal
- similar words:
- analogous, correlative, correspondent, corresponding, joint, like, shared, two-way
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| definition 2: |
having the same specified relationship each to the other or others.
Cats and dogs are considered mutual enemies.We discovered we were mutual friends of the bride.- synonyms:
- equal, equivalent, interchangeable
- similar words:
- coincident, common, correlative, corresponding
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| definition 3: |
shared or possessed by both or all; in common.
Our two countries have mutual interests.- synonyms:
- common, correspondent, joint, reciprocal
- similar words:
- alternate, communal, conjoint, connected, like, related, shared, similar
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| definition 4: |
of a business, structured so that customers share in the profits and expenses.
a mutual insurance company- similar words:
- collective
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| related words: |
concerted, equal |
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| derivations: |
mutually (adv.), mutuality (n.) |
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