How do you use "mutual" in a sentence?

The agreement was reached by mutual consent. They have a mutual friend who introduced them. The partnership is based on mutual trust and respect.

mutual

Q: What does "mutual" mean?

Shared by two or more people; reciprocal Mutual describes something that is shared, felt, or done by two or more people towards each other. It implies reciprocity or a two-way relationship. Common phrases include 'mutual respect,' 'mutual friend,' and 'mutual benefit.'

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Meaning: Shared by two or more people; reciprocal

相互的，共同的

mutuo

相互の、共通の

상호의, 공통의

Mutual describes something that is shared, felt, or done by two or more people towards each other. It implies reciprocity or a two-way relationship. Common phrases include 'mutual respect,' 'mutual friend,' and 'mutual benefit.'

Mutual描述由两个或更多人彼此共享、感受或进行的事情。它意味着互惠或双向关系。常见短语包括'mutual respect'（相互尊重）、'mutual friend'（共同朋友）和'mutual benefit'（互利）。

Mutual describe algo que es compartido, sentido o hecho por dos o más personas entre sí. Implica reciprocidad o una relación bidireccional. Las frases comunes incluyen «mutual respect», «mutual friend» y «mutual benefit».

Mutualは、二人以上の人々が互いに共有し、感じ、または行うことを表します。相互性または双方向の関係を意味します。一般的なフレーズには「mutual respect」（相互尊重）、「mutual friend」（共通の友人）、「mutual benefit」（相互利益）があります。

Mutual은 두 사람 이상이 서로에게 공유하거나 느끼거나 행하는 것을 묘사합니다. 상호성이나 양방향 관계를 의미합니다. 'mutual respect(상호 존중)', 'mutual friend(공통 친구)', 'mutual benefit(상호 이익)' 등이 흔한 표현입니다.

Examples

The agreement was reached by mutual consent.
该协议是通过双方同意达成的。
El acuerdo se alcanzó por consentimiento mutuo.
合意は相互の同意によって達成されました。
합의는 상호 동의에 의해 이루어졌습니다.
They have a mutual friend who introduced them.
他们有一个共同的朋友介绍他们认识。
Tienen un amigo en común que los presentó.
彼らを紹介した共通の友人がいます。
그들을 소개해 준 공통 친구가 있습니다.
The partnership is based on mutual trust and respect.
这种合作关系建立在相互信任和尊重的基础上。
La asociación se basa en la confianza y el respeto mutuos.
そのパートナーシップは相互の信頼と尊重に基づいています。
그 파트너십은 상호 신뢰와 존중에 기반하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Middle French 'mutuel', from Latin 'mutuus' meaning 'reciprocal, borrowed, lent', from 'mutare' (to change, exchange). Related to 'mutate', 'commute', 'mutable', and 'permute'. Literally 'exchanged, given and received'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal