Mutual meaning

What does “mutual” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mutual” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: common to or shared by two or more parties.

mutual

adjective

  1. common to or shared by two or more parties

    “a common friend”

    “the mutual interests of management and labor”

    Synonymscommon
  2. concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

    “reciprocal aid”

    “reciprocal trade”

    Synonymsreciprocal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University