mutual

/mjˈuːt‍ʃuːə‍l/

/ˈmjutʃuəɫ/

[adjective]

mutual

[ADJECTIVE]

(of actions or feelings) done to or shared by either of two individuals or more for each other

synonyms : reciprocal

antonyms : nonreciprocal

common to or shared by two or more parties

synonyms : common

Examples

1. The two countries were so consumed by their mutual hatred that they failed to see the benefits of working together, proving that hatred is as blind as love.

2. Despite their mutual attraction, Barbara and John have only gone to first base in their relationship.

3. As they danced together, Emily caught Alex giving her the eye, and she felt a spark of mutual attraction between them.

4. Jake missed his friend's birthday party, but he made it up to her by organizing a surprise gathering with their mutual friends the following week.

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