collectively
adv. manner B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəˈɫɛktɪvɫi// UK //kəlˈɛktɪvli// col·lec·tive·ly
adv. done by a group of people together rather than by one person alone. You use this when everyone in a group shares the same action or responsibility.
adv. in a manner involving all members of a group as a whole. Often used to describe shared responsibility, joint action, or the total sum of a group's efforts.
The team collectively decided to change the project plan.
The neighbors collectively agreed to pay for the repairs to the shared fence.
While individual contributions varied, the department was collectively responsible for the success of the annual gala, which raised record funds for the charity.
From collective + -ly.
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause to emphasize group unity.
- Adjectivecollective
- Adverbcollectively