The difference between Equally and Mutually

When used as adverbs, equally means in an equal manner, whereas mutually means in the same way, each to the other.


check bellow for the other definitions of Equally and Mutually

  1. Equally as an adverb (manner):

    In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly

    Examples:

    "usex All citizens are equally taxed."

    "usex The pie was divided equally among the guests."

    "They shared equally in the spoils."

  2. Equally as an adverb (degree):

    In equal degree or extent; just as.

    Examples:

    "The gas stations are equally far from the highway."

  3. Equally as an adverb (conjunctive):

    Examples:

    "John suffered setbacks at his job. Equally, Frank's business slowed."

  1. Mutually as an adverb:

    in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

    Examples:

    "The contract was mutually binding."

  2. Mutually as an adverb:

    in a shared manner; equally; affecting all parties the same way

    Examples:

    "The adventure was mutually beneficial."