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Equal definition: as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with). See examples of EQUAL used in a sentence.
Definitions of equal. adjective. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another. “on equal terms” “all men are equal before the law” synonyms: commensurate. corresponding in size or degree or extent. comparable. able to be compared or worthy of comparison. equivalent, tantamount. being essentially equal to something. close, tight.
Britannica Dictionary definition of EQUAL. 1. a : the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality. an equal number of apples and oranges. officers of equal rank. issues of equal importance = issues that are equal in importance. [+] more examples. — often + to. In one night he earned an amount equal to an entire month's salary.
to be as good as someone or something else: She equalled her own world record in the race. equal. noun [ C ] uk / ˈiːkwəl / us. B2. someone who has the same ability, opportunities, or rights as someone else: The teacher treats us all as equals. (Definition of equal from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
3 days ago · 1. adjective. If two things are equal or if one thing is equal to another, they are the same in size, number, standard, or value. Investors can borrow an amount equal to the property's purchase price. [ + to] ...in a population having equal numbers of men and women. Research and teaching are of equal importance.
[usually before noun] giving people the same rights and opportunities, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered. equal rights/pay. The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
noun. equal· i· ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē. plural equalities. Synonyms of equality. 1. : the quality or state of being equal. 2. : equation sense 2a. Synonyms. coequality. coordinateness. equivalence. equivalency. parity. sameness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of equality in a Sentence.
