Meaning of the word mutual in English

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mutual

US /ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/
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Adjective

1.

experienced or felt by each of two or more parties about the other; reciprocal

Example:
Their respect for each other was mutual.
They had a mutual understanding.
2.

held in common by two or more parties

Example:
They found a mutual friend who could introduce them.
The decision was made for their mutual benefit.
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