collectively
In a collective mannerIn a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.
» Snowflakes are individually weak but collectively dangerous.
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1 senses(not comparable)In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.
коллекти́вноkollektívno, вме́стеvméste, совме́стноsovméstno
- in conjunction with; combined
Examples
6 sentencesSnowflakes are individually weak but collectively dangerous.
Blinds, curtains, and drapes are collectively referred to as window treatments.
ruЖалюзи, шторы и портьеры ― все это относится к оконному декору. — yatomoya
I feel like we collectively don't get paid enough for the work we do.
ruМне кажется, нам всем недостаточно платят за выполняемую нами работу. — Ooneykcall
We were all collectively tired.
Car manufacturing and the industries that support this sector are collectively the biggest industry in the world.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Synonyms
4 synonyms- in conjunction with; combined:jointlyconjointlytogether with
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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