respectively
gb/ɹɪspˈɛktɪvli/ us/ɹɪspˈɛktɪvli/
B2
Inglés
~ 2600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
In the order stated
Used to show that two or more things are in the same order as given before.
Patrón de uso:
[item1] and [item2] respectively
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'respectively' with 'respectfully', which means 'politely'.
Sinónimos
correspondingly (Similar meaning but can be broader, not always tied to strict order.)
Antónimos
collectively (Means 'together as a group', the opposite of treating items individually in order.)
Colocaciones
in order respectively
|listed respectively
|correspond respectively
Temas
communication
|logic
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Alice and Bob scored 85 and 90 points respectively.
- The capitals of France, Spain, and Italy are Paris, Madrid, and Rome respectively.
- The shirts cost $20, $25, and $30 respectively.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Tom and Anna are 10 and 12 years old respectively.
- The boxes weigh 2 kg and 3 kg respectively.
- The first and second rooms are blue and green respectively.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
respectively
AFI
GB/ɹɪspˈɛktɪvli/
US/ɹɪspˈɛktɪvli/
Sílabas y acento
re - spect - ively (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: respectively
- Plural: respectivelies
Familia de palabras
Forms
respectivelies
noun
Core family
respect
noun B1
respective
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disrespect
noun
disrespectful
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
respectability
noun B2
irrespective
adjective C1
Expresiones
respectively speaking
1/ɹɪspˈɛktɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
Considering each in order
Used when talking about each item in the order given before.
Ejemplos
- The twins are six and eight years old, respectively speaking.
- The manager and assistant earn $60,000 and $45,000 a year, respectively speaking.