Discussion is based upon mutual respect.
Source: tatoeba (19983)
Mutual
/ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/
Synonyms for "mutual" (193 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (39)
Adjective(16 words)
reciprocalamicablebidirectionalbilateralcollective activitycollective conductcollective decisioncollective effortcollective goalcollective home lifecollective householdcollective plancollective propertycollective traitcollective usecollective values
Noun(3 words)
collaborative workcollective distributioncollective process
Strong matches (58)
Adjective(21 words)
commoncommon eventscommon goalscommon instancecommon prepositionscommon purposecommunal decision making approachcommunal decision makingscommunal gardencommunal housingcommunal kitchencommunal livingscommunal resourcescommunal student housingcommunal tendencycommūnālisconsensualcooperative activity energy sharingcooperative behaviorcooperative economy
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cooperative use
Related words (96)
Noun(17 words)
exchanginggroup feelinggroup living environmentsgroup of peopleinterpersonal relationjoint attention indicatorslabor solidaritylogrollingpeer collaboration networkshared classroom materialsshared housing arrangementshared ideashared moral valueshared responsibilityshared storyshared study guidesharing session
Adjective(29 words)
french solidaritéinterdependent sequencejointjoint classroom usejoint responsibilitymutual belongingpeer-supportedsharedshared communalityshared conceptshared costshared decisionsshared environmentshared expectationshared facilityshared garden areashared purposeshared purposesshared reading listshared room
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shared social bondshared thoughtsshared valuesshared visionshared workloadspanish colectivospanish solidaridadswedish solidaritettwo way
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Determiner(2 words)
more communal spacesmost communal activities
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reciprocal, accessory, accompanying, amicable, associated.
- Sentence evidence is available for mutual, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mutual".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mutual"
Keep "mutual" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mutual" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mutual", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mutual" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesemotional descriptorrelational adjectiverelational descriptorshared property
More specific
4 entriesmutual affectionmutual respectmutual trustmutual understanding
Collocations
6 entriesmutual aidmutual benefitmutual decisionmutual interestmutual respectmutual understanding
Inflections
2 entriesmore mutualmost mutual
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
8 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
We must sow the seeds of mutual understanding.
Source: tatoeba (22839)
Mutual understanding is essential.
Source: tatoeba (23361)
Tom and Mike became acquainted through their mutual friends.
Source: tatoeba (37377)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mutual"?
Closest matches include reciprocal, accessory, accompanying, amicable, associated.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mutual"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.