Synonyms for

Collectively

Verb / kʌˈlektɪvli: / Another word for collectively — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Collectively means done together as a group or team.

Synonyms & similar words

conjointly jointly togetherwith together jointly collaboratively unitedly conjointly cooperatively mutually combinatively conjointedly

Synonyms by register

Formal

jointly unitedly corporately in concert

Informal

together as a group all together

Literary

in unison as one

Antonyms

individually separately singly apart personally distinctly

Common collocations

  • collectively responsible
  • collectively owned
  • collectively bargained
  • collectively agreed
  • collectively managed
  • collectively insured
  • collectively invested

Word family

noun collection
verb collect
adjective collective

Usage note

This adverb emphasizes that an action or characteristic applies to a group as a whole, rather than to individuals within the group. It is often used in formal contexts, especially when discussing responsibility or ownership.

Example sentences

  1. The ants work collectively to build their nests.
  2. We can finish the project if we work collectively.
  3. The family decided collectively to go on vacation.
  4. The students cheered collectively when the teacher announced no homework for the weekend.
  5. The team played collectively to win the game.

Quotes

  • Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • None of us is as smart as all of us. - Ken Blanchard

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