equal

1 of 3

adjective

ˈē-kwəl

a(1)

: of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another

(2)

: identical in mathematical value or logical denotation : equivalent

: like in quality, nature, or status

: like for each member of a group, class, or society

provide equal employment opportunities

: regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial

: free from extremes: such as

: tranquil in mind or mood

: not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion

: capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task

: suitable

bored with work not equal to his abilities

equal

2 of 3

noun

: one that is equal

insists that women can be absolute equals with men

Anne Bernays

: an equal quantity

equal

3 of 3

verb

equaled or equalled; equaling or equalling

transitive verb

: to be equal to

especially : to be identical in value to

archaic : equalize

: to make or produce something equal to

Example Sentences

Adjective an equal number of apples and oranges We divided the profits into three equal shares. The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure. The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television. The fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equal. providing equal opportunities for children of all races We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students. Noun I consider him my equal. We are all equals here. Verb Nothing can ever equal that experience. See if you can equal that! a weight lifter attempting to equal his rival's performance No one can equal him in chess. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Caruso quickly pounced on the opportunity to attack his opponent, and Bass responded with equal fire.

Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Beyond the White House, information security has traditionally required equal rigor, said David Laufman, a former CIA analyst now at law firm Wiggin and Dana LLP.

Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 For those of us in the planet’s temperate zones, the annual return of four roughly equal seasons—one cold, one hot, and two in between—has shaped our history and our habits.

Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 Although that might not sound particularly provocative, her words were taken as an endorsement of changes in royal succession laws that year that gave daughters of future monarchs equal right to the throne.

Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The lawsuit also alleges that the ban infringes on a resident's right to privacy, therefore violating Indiana's guarantee of equal privileges and immunities.

ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Of equal or possibly more interest will be to watch Charles juggle royal family matters.

Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 But all these individual moments are strung together by a pervading understanding that Queen Elizabeth II changed the course of history for women by creating a more equal place for women, both inside the monarchy and outside of it.

Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 This new Commonwealth comprised free and equal countries that voluntarily accepted Elizabeth as their symbolic head—a role with no real power for an organization with no real status.

Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022

Noun

When Olivia Cooke steps into the role in the sixth episode, this adult Alicent almost immediately feels like the dramatic equal of Rhaenyra.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 The Cardinals don’t have an equal for Hillmon, but Engstler could draw the heart of the Michigan defense out to the perimeter.

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2022 The sides are emblazoned with Berkeley, Abu Garcia, Plano, Push-Pole and other sponsor logos the equal of any NASCAR ride.

Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2022 For decades, champions of the video game industry have touted gaming’s cultural impact as the equal of literature, film and music.

Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2020 After years atop the hill, our hero Wrangler has an equal for the throne.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 July 2021 The objective, say Chinese officials, was to make clear that Beijing sees itself as an equal of the U.S.

Bob Davis, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2021 While considered by many experts as the equal of the Sabre, Spencer believes the Soviet jet might have had a slight advantage.

David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2021 Those early critics eventually became among his closest allies and Turley their professional equal.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2020

Verb

The management-consulting giant McKinsey projected in June that the metaverse could grow into a $5 trillion market by 2030, which would equal the size of Japan’s economy, the third-largest in the world.

David Westenhaver, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 The latest 19,000 doses — which nearly equal the previous total the county had received — allowed the county to expand eligibility for the vaccine and reopen an online registration process.

Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 The show also boasts a single sculpture by his student and lover, the formidable Camille Claudel, and dozens of Rodin’s drawings, which in quantity (about 9,000) equal his sculptural production.

Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Higher education attainment tends to equal higher rates of voting.

Dante Chinni, NBC News, 14 Aug. 2022 The new work involves the negative Pell equation, where x2 – dy2 is set to equal −1 instead of 1.

Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2022 Crushing corruption seems to equal containing capitalism in Mr. Xi’s mind.

David Asher, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 Through negotiations and other provisions, the bill is expected to equal net revenue for the government of $288 billion over 10 years.

Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 For one thing, vacation doesn’t have to equal extravagant travel.

Sara Stewart, CNN, 21 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

equal 1 of 3

adjective

ˈē-kwəl

: exactly the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality

an equal share

of equal importance

: the same for each person

equal rights

: having enough strength, ability, or means

He's equal to the task.

equal

2 of 3

verb

equaled or equalled; equaling or equalling

: to be the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality as

equal

3 of 3

noun

: someone or something that is as good or valuable as another

equal 1 of 3

adjective

as in equitable

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias the basic belief that everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in employment

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

equitable
impartial
objective
square
indifferent
just
fair
unbiased
disinterested
unprejudiced
candid
balanced
evenhanded
reasonable
dispassionate
rational
nonpartisan
frank
straightforward
straight
open
forthright

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

partial
unjust
partisan
inequitable
biased
arbitrary
unreasonable
deceptive
prejudiced
parti pris
nonobjective
dishonest
unconscionable
ex parte
one-sided
deceitful
colored
distorted
unfriendly
warped
unsympathetic
jaundiced

as in identical

resembling another in every respect as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label

Synonyms & Similar Words

identical
comparable
equivalent
similar
same
analogous
coequal
duplicate
indistinguishable
corresponding
synonymous
such
even
matching
parallel
alike
like
much of a muchness
tantamount
coordinate
akin
correspondent
suchlike
look-alike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

different
other
dissimilar
distinct
distinguishable
unlike
diverse
distant
distinctive
disparate
nonidentical
unalike
differentiable
various
discriminable
varied
miscellaneous
sundry
divers

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance looking for someone equal to the challenge of running a large state university

Synonyms & Similar Words

suitable
qualified
good
capable
fit
competent
able
expert
experienced
accomplished
prepared
willing
master
ready
skilled
adept
proficient
skillful
masterly
practiced
veteran
on the ball
seasoned
ace
masterful
apt
trained
versatile
practised
schooled
all-round
overqualified
all-around
protean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

poor
unqualified
unfit
unfitted
incompetent
unskilled
inept
new
beginning
inexperienced
raw
unprepared
green
untrained
inexpert
unseasoned
untried
unskillful
unschooled
untested

as in composed

free from emotional or mental agitation he proceeded, in an equal tone, to recount the terrible events of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

composed
serene
calm
collected
peaceful
level
together
possessed
at peace
tranquil
smooth
undisturbed
steady
placid
centered
confident
recollected
unperturbed
unshaken
unruffled
relieved
cool
untroubled
limpid
even
sedate
equable
coolheaded
relaxed
unshakable
unworried
mellow
self-possessed
unflappable
self-composed
nonchalant
indifferent
assured
detached
well-balanced
imperturbable
well-adjusted
dispassionate
easygoing
aloof
affable
nerveless
carefree
tranquillized
unconcerned
disciplined
impassive
phlegmatic
tranquilized
sober
bovine
stolid
even-keeled
breezy
laid-back
self-controlled
loosey-goosey
devil-may-care
self-assured
happy-go-lucky
self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

upset
disturbed
perturbed
agitated
bothered
anxious
unstrung
unhinged
uneasy
worried
unglued
discomposed
unsettled
flustered
unquiet
distressed
restless
unstable
nervous
tense
jittery
jumpy
uptight
skittish
high-strung

equal

2 of 3

noun

as in equivalent

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport

Synonyms & Similar Words

equivalent
counterpart
like
parallel
coequal
partner
coordinate
peer
rival
match
fellow
compeer
colleague
double
half
competitor
companion
associate
analogue
mate
twin
analog
copartner

equal

3 of 3

verb

as in to match

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value) no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays

Synonyms & Similar Words

match
meet
surpass
better
top
tie
beat
outstrip
outdo
approach
approximate
transcend
outshine
excel
touch
parallel
outdistance
rival
eclipse
overtop
amount (to)
keep up
measure up (to)
stack up (against or with)

as in to mean

to be the same in meaning or effect being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens

Synonyms & Similar Words

mean
match
signify
emulate
rival
correspond (to)
add up (to)
denote
come (to)
amount (to)
approach
spell
express
touch
import
meet
connote
measure (up)
suggest
smack (of)

as in to parallel

to be the exact counterpart of in the British system a public school equals an American prep school

Synonyms & Similar Words

match
parallel
complement
mirror
counterbalance
correspond (to)
supplement
counterpoise
rival
near
echo
conform (to)
blend (with)
coordinate (with)
harmonize (with)
approach
repeat
image
go (with)
suggest
add up (to)
measure (up)
amount (to)
partake (of)
come (to)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of equal are equivalent, identical, same, selfsame, and very. While all these words mean "not different or not differing from one another," equal implies being identical in value, magnitude, or some specified quality.

equal shares in the business

In some situations, the words equivalent and equal are roughly equivalent. However, equivalent implies amounting to the same thing in worth or significance.

two houses equivalent in market value

The synonyms identical and equal are sometimes interchangeable, but identical may imply selfsameness or suggest absolute agreement in all details.

identical results

Same may imply and selfsame always implies that the things under consideration are one thing and not two or more things.

took the same route

derived from the selfsame source

Very, like selfsame, may imply identity, or, like same may imply likeness in kind.

the very point I was trying to make

单词	equal
释义	equal 1 of 3 adjective ˈē-kwəl 1 a(1) : of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another (2) : identical in mathematical value or logical denotation : equivalent b : like in quality, nature, or status c : like for each member of a group, class, or society provide equal employment opportunities 2 : regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial 3 : free from extremes: such as a : tranquil in mind or mood b : not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion 4 a : capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task b : suitable bored with work not equal to his abilities equal 2 of 3 noun 1 : one that is equal insists that women can be absolute equals with men Anne Bernays 2 : an equal quantity equal 3 of 3 verb equaled or equalled; equaling or equalling transitive verb 1 : to be equal to especially : to be identical in value to 2 archaic : equalize 3 : to make or produce something equal to Synonyms Adjective candid disinterested dispassionate equitable evenhanded fair impartial indifferent just nonpartisan objective square unbiased unprejudiced Noun coequal compeer coordinate counterpart equivalent fellow like match parallel peer rival Verb match meet tie See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective an equal number of apples and oranges We divided the profits into three equal shares. The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure. The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television. The fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equal. providing equal opportunities for children of all races We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students. Noun I consider him my equal. We are all equals here. Verb Nothing can ever equal that experience. See if you can equal that! a weight lifter attempting to equal his rival's performance No one can equal him in chess. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Caruso quickly pounced on the opportunity to attack his opponent, and Bass responded with equal fire. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Beyond the White House, information security has traditionally required equal rigor, said David Laufman, a former CIA analyst now at law firm Wiggin and Dana LLP. Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 For those of us in the planet’s temperate zones, the annual return of four roughly equal seasons—one cold, one hot, and two in between—has shaped our history and our habits. Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 Although that might not sound particularly provocative, her words were taken as an endorsement of changes in royal succession laws that year that gave daughters of future monarchs equal right to the throne. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The lawsuit also alleges that the ban infringes on a resident's right to privacy, therefore violating Indiana's guarantee of equal privileges and immunities. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Of equal or possibly more interest will be to watch Charles juggle royal family matters. Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 But all these individual moments are strung together by a pervading understanding that Queen Elizabeth II changed the course of history for women by creating a more equal place for women, both inside the monarchy and outside of it. Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 This new Commonwealth comprised free and equal countries that voluntarily accepted Elizabeth as their symbolic head—a role with no real power for an organization with no real status. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Noun When Olivia Cooke steps into the role in the sixth episode, this adult Alicent almost immediately feels like the dramatic equal of Rhaenyra. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 The Cardinals don’t have an equal for Hillmon, but Engstler could draw the heart of the Michigan defense out to the perimeter. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2022 The sides are emblazoned with Berkeley, Abu Garcia, Plano, Push-Pole and other sponsor logos the equal of any NASCAR ride. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2022 For decades, champions of the video game industry have touted gaming’s cultural impact as the equal of literature, film and music. Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2020 After years atop the hill, our hero Wrangler has an equal for the throne. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 July 2021 The objective, say Chinese officials, was to make clear that Beijing sees itself as an equal of the U.S. Bob Davis, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2021 While considered by many experts as the equal of the Sabre, Spencer believes the Soviet jet might have had a slight advantage. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2021 Those early critics eventually became among his closest allies and Turley their professional equal. The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2020 Verb The management-consulting giant McKinsey projected in June that the metaverse could grow into a $5 trillion market by 2030, which would equal the size of Japan’s economy, the third-largest in the world. David Westenhaver, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 The latest 19,000 doses — which nearly equal the previous total the county had received — allowed the county to expand eligibility for the vaccine and reopen an online registration process. Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 The show also boasts a single sculpture by his student and lover, the formidable Camille Claudel, and dozens of Rodin’s drawings, which in quantity (about 9,000) equal his sculptural production. Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Higher education attainment tends to equal higher rates of voting. Dante Chinni, NBC News, 14 Aug. 2022 The new work involves the negative Pell equation, where x2 – dy2 is set to equal −1 instead of 1. Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2022 Crushing corruption seems to equal containing capitalism in Mr. Xi’s mind. David Asher, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 Through negotiations and other provisions, the bill is expected to equal net revenue for the government of $288 billion over 10 years. Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 For one thing, vacation doesn’t have to equal extravagant travel. Sara Stewart, CNN, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Noun 1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing equal equal opportunities equal-area equal opportunities employer equal opportunity employer equal protection on an equal footing all/other things being equal equal opportunity without equal on equal terms equal sign See More equal opportunities equal-area equal opportunities employer equal opportunity employer equal protection on an equal footing all/other things being equal equal opportunity without equal on equal terms equal sign See More Kids Definition equal 1 of 3 adjective ˈē-kwəl 1 : exactly the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality an equal share of equal importance 2 : the same for each person equal rights 3 : having enough strength, ability, or means He's equal to the task. equal 2 of 3 verb equaled or equalled; equaling or equalling : to be the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality as equal 3 of 3 noun : someone or something that is as good or valuable as another Legal Definition equal 1 of 2 adjective 1 : like in quality, nature, or status 2 : like for each member of a group, class, or society 3 : regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial equal 2 of 2 noun : one that is equal History and Etymology for equal Adjective Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal equal 1 of 3 adjective 1 as in equitable marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias the basic belief that everyone is entitled to equal opportunity in employment Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance equitable impartial objective square indifferent just fair unbiased disinterested unprejudiced candid balanced evenhanded reasonable dispassionate rational nonpartisan frank straightforward straight open forthright Antonyms & Near Antonyms partial unjust partisan inequitable biased arbitrary unreasonable deceptive prejudiced parti pris nonobjective dishonest unconscionable ex parte one-sided deceitful colored distorted unfriendly warped unsympathetic jaundiced See More 2 as in identical resembling another in every respect as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label Synonyms & Similar Words identical comparable equivalent similar same analogous coequal duplicate indistinguishable corresponding synonymous such even matching parallel alike like much of a muchness tantamount coordinate akin correspondent suchlike look-alike Antonyms & Near Antonyms different other dissimilar distinct distinguishable unlike diverse distant distinctive disparate nonidentical unalike differentiable various discriminable varied miscellaneous sundry divers See More 3 as in suitable having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance looking for someone equal to the challenge of running a large state university Synonyms & Similar Words suitable qualified good capable fit competent able expert experienced accomplished prepared willing master ready skilled adept proficient skillful masterly practiced veteran on the ball seasoned ace masterful apt trained versatile practised schooled all-round overqualified all-around protean Antonyms & Near Antonyms poor unqualified unfit unfitted incompetent unskilled inept new beginning inexperienced raw unprepared green untrained inexpert unseasoned untried unskillful unschooled untested See More 4 as in composed free from emotional or mental agitation he proceeded, in an equal tone, to recount the terrible events of the day Synonyms & Similar Words composed serene calm collected peaceful level together possessed at peace tranquil smooth undisturbed steady placid centered confident recollected unperturbed unshaken unruffled relieved cool untroubled limpid even sedate equable coolheaded relaxed unshakable unworried mellow self-possessed unflappable self-composed nonchalant indifferent assured detached well-balanced imperturbable well-adjusted dispassionate easygoing aloof affable nerveless carefree tranquillized unconcerned disciplined impassive phlegmatic tranquilized sober bovine stolid even-keeled breezy laid-back self-controlled loosey-goosey devil-may-care self-assured happy-go-lucky self-contained Antonyms & Near Antonyms upset disturbed perturbed agitated bothered anxious unstrung unhinged uneasy worried unglued discomposed unsettled flustered unquiet distressed restless unstable nervous tense jittery jumpy uptight skittish high-strung See More equal 2 of 3 noun as in equivalent one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value a basketball player who truly has no equal in his sport Synonyms & Similar Words equivalent counterpart like parallel coequal partner coordinate peer rival match fellow compeer colleague double half competitor companion associate analogue mate twin analog copartner equal 3 of 3 verb 1 as in to match to produce something equal to (as in quality or value) no one has equaled Shakespeare's plays Synonyms & Similar Words match meet surpass better top tie beat outstrip outdo approach approximate transcend outshine excel touch parallel outdistance rival eclipse overtop amount (to) keep up measure up (to) stack up (against or with) 2 as in to mean to be the same in meaning or effect being confined to home for a whole weekend would equal a death sentence in the minds of a lot of teens Synonyms & Similar Words mean match signify emulate rival correspond (to) add up (to) denote come (to) amount (to) approach spell express touch import meet connote measure (up) suggest smack (of) 3 as in to parallel to be the exact counterpart of in the British system a public school equals an American prep school Synonyms & Similar Words match parallel complement mirror counterbalance correspond (to) supplement counterpoise rival near echo conform (to) blend (with) coordinate (with) harmonize (with) approach repeat image go (with) suggest add up (to) measure (up) amount (to) partake (of) come (to) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of equal are equivalent, identical, same, selfsame, and very. While all these words mean "not different or not differing from one another," equal implies being identical in value, magnitude, or some specified quality. equal shares in the business In some situations, the words equivalent and equal are roughly equivalent. However, equivalent implies amounting to the same thing in worth or significance. two houses equivalent in market value The synonyms identical and equal are sometimes interchangeable, but identical may imply selfsameness or suggest absolute agreement in all details. identical results Same may imply and selfsame always implies that the things under consideration are one thing and not two or more things. took the same route derived from the selfsame source Very, like selfsame, may imply identity, or, like same may imply likeness in kind. the very point I was trying to make
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