Definition of mutual
1a : directed by each toward the other or the others mutual affectionb : having the same feelings one for the other they had long been mutual enemiesc : shared in common enjoying their mutual hobbyd : joint to their mutual advantage
2 : characterized by intimacy mutual contacts
3 : of or relating to a plan whereby the members of an organization share in the profits and expenses; specifically : of, relating to, or taking the form of an insurance method in which the policyholders constitute the members of the insuring company
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Examples of mutual in a Sentence
Mutual love and respect was the key to their successful marriage.
The partnership was based on mutual admiration and understanding.
countries relying on mutual support during difficult times
our mutual hobby of car racing
It was a mutual effort.
We had a mutual agreement not to tell our secret.
Recent Examples of mutual from the Web
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A downgrade to junk, though, would add further financial pressure by increasing its borrowing costs and preventing many mutual funds from buying Illinois’s securities.
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During that trip the president spoke at the dedication of a monument to NATO’s Article 5 pledge of mutual defense—but notably omitted to endorse Article 5 itself.
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Fast forward to May 2017, and the tradition of bringing a community together for a mutual project continues.
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He's also refused to explicitly back the mutual defense agreement that has been activated only once, during the darkest hours of September 2001.
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The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland ordered the transfer Friday in response to a request from Tunisia for mutual legal assistance.
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Other top targets Alabama likes with mutual interest include Snellville, Ga., four-star Matthew Hill, Bradenton, Fla., four-star Joshua Moore, four-star Bellaire, Texas slot Jaylen Waddle.
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On Wednesday, The New York Times reported that the president* was going to pledge of uphold Article 5, the mutual-defense provision of the NATO agreement.
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That’s a relatively recent development — the rules changed in 2011 for stocks and 2012 for mutual funds — so don’t be too quick to shred old trading confirmations.
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Origin and Etymology of mutual
Middle French mutuel, from Latin mutuus lent, borrowed, mutual, from mutare to change — more at mutable
First Known Use: 15th century
MUTUAL Defined for English Language Learners
mutual
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: shared between two or more people or groups
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: shared by two or more people or groups
MUTUAL Defined for Kids
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1 : given and received in equal amount mutual affection
2 : having the same relation to one another They are mutual enemies.
3 : shared by two or more at the same time It turns out we have a mutual friend.
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mutual
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1 : directed by each toward the other : reciprocal mutual orders of protection in domestic violence cases — L. H. Schafran and Norman Wikler
2 : shared in common : joint spouses' mutual obligation to support children of their marriage — Louisiana Civil Code
3 : of or relating to a plan whereby the members of an organization share in the profits and expenses; specifically : of, relating to, or taking the form of an insurance method in which the policyholders constitute the members of the insuring company
mutually
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