mutual
/ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adjective B1- Having the same relationship, each to each other. · They were mutual enemies.
- Collective, done or held in common. · Mutual insurance.
- Reciprocal. · They had mutual fear of each other.
- Possessed in common. · They had been introduced by a mutual friend.
- Owned by the members.
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“I am, sir, a living guaranty,” replied Monte Cristo, motionless, but with a threatening look; “we have both blood in our veins which we wish to shed—that is our mutual guaranty.
AN EAGLE stayed his flight and entreated a Lion to make an alliance with him to their mutual advantage.
THE ASS and the Fox, having entered into partnership together for their mutual protection, went out into the forest to hunt.
But the best, in my opinion, was the home life in the little flat—the ardent, voluble chats after the day’s study; the cozy dinners and fresh, light breakfasts; the interchange of ambitions—ambitions interwoven each with the other’s or else inconsiderable—the mutual help and inspiration; and—overlook my artlessness—stuffed olives and cheese sandwiches at 11 p.m.
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