👥Respective

adjective
/rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each
belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned

Example Sentences

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

The students were in their respective rooms.

Synonyms

individual, particular, separate, own, distinct
Entry 1
individual, particular, separate, own
Entry 2
individual, separate, own, distinct

Antonyms

collective, shared, common, joint
Entry 1
collective, shared, common, joint
Entry 2
shared, collective, common

Collocations

respective roles, respective positions, respective duties, respective homes, respective responsibilities
Entry 1
respective roles, respective positions, respective duties, respective homes
Entry 2
respective responsibilities, respective positions, respective roles

More Example Sentences

I understand that this matter is viewed differently in our respective cultures.

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not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
susceptible to physical or emotional harm

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