The difference between Jointly and Together

When used as adverbs, jointly means together, acting as one, whereas together means at the same time, in the same place.


Together is also adjective with the meaning: coherent.

check bellow for the other definitions of Jointly and Together

  1. Jointly as an adverb:

    Together, acting as one; collectively.

    Examples:

    "They jointly raised the child, even though they were no longer married."

  1. Together as an adverb:

    At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.

    Examples:

    "We went to school together."

  2. Together as an adverb:

    Into one place; into a single thing; combined.

    Examples:

    "He put all the parts together."

  3. Together as an adverb:

    In a relationship or partnership, for example a business relationship or a romantic partnership.

    Examples:

    "Bob and Andy went into business together.  Jenny and Mark have been together since they went on holiday to Mexico."

  4. Together as an adverb:

    Without intermission or interruption; continuously; uninterruptedly.

  1. Together as an adjective (colloquial):

    Coherent; well organized.

    Examples:

    "He's really together."