conjointly
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Definition
Adverb: - In conjunction with; combined; together: Used to indicate that an action is done or a state exists by the combined effort, presence, or involvement of multiple parties or elements.
Usage
The adverb "conjointly" describes an action performed or a state achieved by two or more agents working in combination. It emphasizes joint participation or shared responsibility. It is a formal synonym for "together" or "jointly."
Examples
- The two companies worked conjointly on the research project.
- The estate was owned conjointly by the three siblings.
- They decided to publish the findings conjointly.
Advanced Usage
- "To act conjointly": To take action in cooperation with others.
- The nations agreed to act conjointly to address the crisis.
- "Held conjointly": Owned or possessed together.
- The patent is held conjointly by the university and the inventor.
Variants and Related Words
- Conjoint (adjective): Joined together; combined.
- They made a conjoint effort to finish the work.
- Conjunction (noun): The action or an instance of two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space. (Note: This is a related noun, not a variant of the adverb "conjointly").
Synonyms
- Jointly
- Together
- Collectively
- In concert
Antonyms
- Separately
- Individually
- Singly
- Independently
Adverb
- in conjunction with; combined
- our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage
- we couldn't pay for the damages with all our salaries put together