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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Recent Examples of respective The watch features two hands—one for local time, one for home—plus a date display and two day/night indicators for the respective time zones. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026 Reilly and Grimes’ respective spin-offs come after Yellowstone ended its five-season run on Paramount Network in December 2024, having also spawned the prequel series 1883 and 1923. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 May 2026 The passengers will be taken directly to an airport runway, where planes bound for their respective countries will be waiting, according to CBS News, which cited a press conference given by Spanish officials Friday. —

Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 Between the five-month period, June and October are probably the most optimal times to visit the park during their respective seasons. —

Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for respective

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Adjective

Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Some states are taking a different approach to student misbehavior, saying that the answer is to bring in more consequences and give teachers more power to punish disruptive students.

— Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026