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equal
[ee-kwuhl]
adjective
as great as; the same as (often followed by to orwith ).
The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light.
like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc..
two students of equal brilliance.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:evenly proportioned or balanced.
an equal contest.
uniform in operation or effect.
equal laws.
Synonyms: , , ,adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree.
The supply is equal to the demand.
having adequate ability, means, or other characteristics: Their English boots were not equal to the rigors of a Canadian winter.
He was equal to the task.
Their English boots were not equal to the rigors of a Canadian winter.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:tranquil or undisturbed.
to confront death with an equal mind.
impartial or equitable.
Archaic.having an even surface; level.
the treeless, equal plains.
noun
a person or thing that is equal to another, as in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
verb (used with object)
to be or become equal to; meet or match.
So far the rate of production doesn't equal the demand.
If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C.
to make or do something equal to.
No matter how he tries, he can't equal his brother's achievements.
Archaic.to make equal; equalize.
Obsolete.to recompense fully.
equal
/ ˈːə /
adjective
identical in size, quantity, degree, intensity, etc; the same (as)
having identical privileges, rights, status, etc
all men are equal before the law
having uniform effect or application
equal opportunities
evenly balanced or proportioned
the game was equal between the teams
(usually foll by to) having the necessary or adequate strength, ability, means, etc (for)
to be equal to one's work
another word for equivalent
noun
a person or thing equal to another, esp in merit, ability, etc
he has no equal when it comes to boxing
verb
(tr) to be equal to; correspond to; match
my offer equals his
to become equal or level
(tr) to make, perform, or do something equal to
to equal the world record
archaic(tr) to make equal
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonequal adjective
- quasi-equal adjective
- quasi-equally adverb
- subequal adjective
- subequally adverb
- ˈܲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of equal1
Idioms and Phrases
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Example Sentences
It means parental leave is now equal between mums and dads in Spain.
He clarifies what it means for democratic government to reflect the will of the people, specifying four criteria: Inclusion on an equal basis, meaningful choice, consequential deliberation, and impact on policy.
What Congress does in the next several days about this episode will speak volumes – or not – about whether it intends to ever reassert itself as an equal branch of government.
"This is an unacceptable practice that flies in the face of the principle that we are all equal before the law," he added.
“Let me be clear: California law has not changed, and hospitals and clinics have a legal obligation to provide equal access to healthcare services,” Atty.
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