Is jointly more formal than together?

Yes. Jointly sounds more formal and is common in writing, reports, and official contexts.

Can I use jointly in speaking?

Yes, but it sounds a little formal. In casual speech, people often say together.

What is the difference between jointly and collectively?

Jointly usually means two or more people act or own something together. Collectively often means a group acts as one unit.

How do I use jointly in a sentence?

Put it near the verb: "They jointly planned the event."

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jointly

/ˈdʒɔɪnt.li/

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adverb

Together with another person or group; by shared effort or agreement.

They jointly signed the contract.
The two companies jointly funded the project.
We jointly decided to move.

Adinary Nuance

Jointly is more formal than together and more specific than as a team. It is common in writing, legal language, business, and academic contexts. Use it when two or more people share an action, responsibility, or ownership.

In other languages

Vietnamese: cùng nhau
Spanish: conjuntamente
Chinese: 共同地
Japanese: 共同で
Korean: 공동으로

Etymology

Jointly comes from joint, from Old French and Latin roots meaning "joined" or "together." It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Common phrases

jointly ownedjointly responsiblejointly fundedjointly agreed

Synonyms

together collectively cooperatively in combination

Related words

joint shared mutual partnership

Frequently asked questions

Is jointly more formal than together?: Yes. Jointly sounds more formal and is common in writing, reports, and official contexts.
Can I use jointly in speaking?: Yes, but it sounds a little formal. In casual speech, people often say together.
What is the difference between jointly and collectively?: Jointly usually means two or more people act or own something together. Collectively often means a group acts as one unit.
How do I use jointly in a sentence?: Put it near the verb: "They jointly planned the event."