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What does respectively mean?

Joe Ford

What does respectively mean?

Respectively is an adverb that means “for each separately and in turn, and in the order mentioned.” The correct use of respectively requires two parallel lists of corresponding items.

How is respectively used in a sentence?

RESPECTIVELY is an adverb which means “in the order given.” Example sentence: I gave the bag and book to Trish and Sam, respectively. (i.e. I gave the bag to Trish and I gave the book to Sam.)

What can I use instead of respectively?

Synonyms & Antonyms of respectively

  • apart,
  • discretely,
  • independently,
  • individually,
  • separately,
  • singly.

Can you use respectively for three things?

1 Answer. Yes, it is a proper use of respectively, although it’s a monster paragraph. Respectively can certainly refer to more than two things, and each list is just married up.

When should respectively be used?

‘Respectively’ means ‘separately and in the order already mentioned’. It is used when describing two or more items that refer back to a previous statement. It should only be used if a sentence would be unclear without it. ‘Respectively’ is typically used to save space.

Is it respectively or respectfully?

Respectfully means “with respect or deference.” Respective, an adjective, means “relating to two or more things considered one by one.” Respectively, the adverb form of respective, means “singly, in the order mentioned.” All people should be treated respectfully at work.

What da means in English?

district attorney

Where did you come from?

The full phrase this originated from is “do you and I’ll do me”. Another variation is “do you – cuz I’mma do me”. The oldest reference to the phrase that I could find is from the song Do You by Funkmaster Flex (featuring DMX), from the album Volume IV, released on December 5, 2000.

How do you answer Where are you from?

If you ask someone about where they’re from, they may respond by saying something like, West Coast, or the East Coast, or California, or the South or the Midwest. If they answer in this way, it usually means they are interested in talking more about their region and how it differs from others.

Where are you from in different ways?

Yet, many see it as offensive or even simply too difficult to answer. Cross-cultural children, in particular, struggle with that question….10 Alternatives to “Where are you from?”

  • Where is home right now?
  • What is home?
  • Who are you?
  • What’s your story?
  • Where have you lived?
  • Where were you born?
  • What brings you here?