Words / B1

JOYNTL-ee/ˈdʒɔɪntli/

Jointly means together as a shared action: jointly funded; jointly responsible. Joint is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Together is everyday; mutually is more formal. Do not use jointly for one council acting alone. Cycle lanes: councils jointly funded the route.

Meaning

Together with another person or group; as a shared action.

Examples

• “The councils jointly funded the new cycle lane.”
• “Parents are jointly responsible for the permission form.”

Good to know

jointly + past participle (funded, owned, signed). Adjective: joint. Everyday: together. Shared legal duty: jointly responsible.

Near in meaning

together

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