RESPECTIVE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

respective

adjective

ri-ˈspek-tiv

Definition of respective next

as in different

not the same or shared it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of respective In an appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the two comedy powerhouses reminisced on their respective series hits. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026 Among others, three automotive exhibitors, Tensor, Neural Concept and Tata Consultancy Services, explained respective contributions. —

James Raia, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 Bovino was one of 20 chief patrol agents nationwide who oversaw operations in their respective regions. —

Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026 The holiday both starts and ends at sunset on the respective days. —

Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respective

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Adjective

Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
He's accused of placing cameras in the restrooms of three other parks, with at least 12 different victims.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026