Cool MateMeaning of Joint
involving two or more people together
In simple words: A place where two parts meet or connect.
Joint in a sentence
- a joint account *(= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example shared by a couple)*
- The report was a **joint effort** *(= we worked on it together)*.
- They finished in joint first place.
- They were joint owners of the house *(= they owned it together)*.
- The scheme is a joint Anglo-French operation.
- The two sides agreed to establish a joint working group.
- They divorced two years ago, but they have joint custody of the children.
How to use Joint
Used in a range of contexts, including anatomy, business (joint venture), and social gatherings (joint meeting). Avoid in overly formal contexts or when discussing separate entities.
Grammar pattern
joint + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'joint' as where two bones connect, like the hinge of a door.
Related words
Collocations with Joint
- joint venture
- joint effort
- joint decision
- joint account
- joint meeting
Synonyms for Joint
- connection
- junction
- link
- union
- coupling
Opposites of Joint
- separate
- disjointed
Common mistakes with Joint
- Confused with 'joined' as a verb.
- Used incorrectly as a synonym for 'single'.
- Mistaken plural forms, e.g., 'joints' used in singular contexts.
Joint appears in
Joint in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مشترك
مكان تلتقي فيه جزأين أو تتصلان.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যৌথ, সন্ধি
যেখানে দুটি অংশ মিলিত হয় বা সংযোগ স্থাপন করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Gemeinsam, Gelenk
Ein Ort, an dem zwei Teile aufeinandertreffen oder verbunden sind.
- SpanishEspañol
Conjunto, Común, Compartido
Un lugar donde se unen o conectan dos partes.
- Persianفارسی
مشترک، مفصل
جایی که دو قسمت به هم میرسند یا وصل میشوند.
- FrenchFrançais
Commun, Conjoint
Un endroit où deux parties se rencontrent ou se connectent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संयुक्त, साझा
वह जगह जहाँ दो हिस्से मिलते हैं या जुड़ते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Congiunto, Comune, Condiviso
Un punto in cui due parti si incontrano o si collegano.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Conjunto, Comum, Compartilhado
Um lugar onde duas partes se encontram ou se conectam.
- RussianРусский
Совместный, общий
Место, где встречаются или соединяются две части.
- Urduاردو
مشترکہ، مشترکہ طور پر
وہ جگہ جہاں دو حصے ملتے ہیں یا جڑتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
共同的, 合办的, 联合的
两部分相遇或连接的地方。
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Frequently asked questions about Joint
What does Joint mean?
A place where two parts meet or connect.
What is the definition of Joint?
involving two or more people together
How do you use Joint in a sentence?
a joint account *(= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example shared by a couple)*
Can you give another example of Joint?
The report was a **joint effort** *(= we worked on it together)*.
What are synonyms for Joint?
Common alternatives include connection, junction, link, union, coupling.
What is the opposite of Joint?
Opposite meanings include separate, disjointed.
What words go with Joint?
It commonly pairs with joint venture, joint effort, joint decision, joint account, joint meeting.
What are common mistakes when using Joint?
Confused with 'joined' as a verb. Used incorrectly as a synonym for 'single'. Mistaken plural forms, e.g., 'joints' used in singular contexts.
How do you pronounce Joint?
US: /["/dʒɔɪnt/"]/, UK: /["/dʒɔɪnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Joint?
Used in a range of contexts, including anatomy, business (joint venture), and social gatherings (joint meeting). Avoid in overly formal contexts or when discussing separate entities.
What CEFR level is Joint?
"Joint" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.