The Opposite(Antonym) of “mutually”
The antonyms of mutually are separately and individually. The antonyms separately and individually convey a sense of independence or isolation. They imply that the actions or events are not shared or done together.
Explore all Antonyms of “mutually”
Definitions and Examples of separately, individually
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that is not connected or associated with anything else.
Example
They arrived at the party separately because they had different schedules.
Separately or personally; not as part of a group or team.
Example
Each student was asked to complete the test individually without any help from others.
Key Differences: separately vs individually
- 1Separately implies that the actions or events are not connected or associated with anything else.
- 2Individually implies that the actions or events are done separately or personally, not as part of a group or team.
Effective Usage of separately, individually
- 1Clarify Meaning: Use separately and individually to clarify that actions or events are not shared or done together.
- 2Provide Instructions: Use individually to instruct people to do something on their own, without any help from others.
- 3Express Preferences: Use separately and individually to express a preference for doing things alone or independently.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Separately implies that actions or events are not connected, while individually implies that actions or events are done personally, not as part of a group. Use these words to clarify meaning, provide instructions, and express preferences for doing things alone or independently.
