Word
jointly
Phoneticsjoint·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɔɪntɫi/
UK/dʒˈɔɪntli/
Adverb of manner
In Japanese
together; jointly
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definition
adv. together with one or more other people. You use this when two or more people share the work or the cost of something.
adv. in a shared manner or in collaboration with others. Often used in legal or formal contexts to describe shared ownership or responsibility.
Examples
“The two companies jointly developed the new software.”
“The property is owned jointly by the three siblings, meaning they must all agree before it can be sold.”
“The research paper was published jointly by scientists from several international universities, reflecting a decade of cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy.”
Examples
simple
“The two companies jointly developed the new software.”
contextual
“The property is owned jointly by the three siblings, meaning they must all agree before it can be sold.”
complex
“The research paper was published jointly by scientists from several international universities, reflecting a decade of cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy.”
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Pitfall
They jointly to the project
They contributed jointly to the project
Jointly is an adverb and cannot function as a verb; it must modify an action.
Real-World Examples
“The league has also partnered with the campaign I am one of the 89% who want to stop global warming , promoted jointly by the United Nations and Japanese media organizations.” “There is change in the dugout, too, with Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw jointly taking over from Michael Skubala, but some things remain the same.” Etymology
From joint + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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