Respectively Meaning in English
word
Definition
You use 'respectively' to say that items in a list correspond in order to another set of items just mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
'Respectively' is formal or neutral, commonly used in academic or technical writing. Place it at the end of the sentence or clause. Avoid using it with only one pair; it's used with two or more pairs. Not interchangeable with 'separately'.
Example Sentences
Tom and Anna are five and seven years old, respectively.
basic
We ordered tea, coffee, and juice, which arrived in that order, respectively.
basic
The red, blue, and green shirts cost $10, $12, and $15, respectively.
basic
The cats and dogs were adopted by Sarah and Ben, respectively.
natural
The apple and the orange come from Spain and Brazil, respectively.
natural
Jack and Lisa finished first and second, respectively, in the race.
natural