1. Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
   "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law" 
2. Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
   "he was equal to the task"
   - adequate

1. Be identical or equivalent to
   "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"
   - be 
2. Be equal to in quality or ability
   - touch, rival, match 
3. Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
   - match, equalize, equalise [Brit], equate

1. A person who is of equal standing with another in a group
   - peer, match, compeer

Derived forms: equalled, equaling, equaled, equals, equalling

See also: adequacy, adequate to, adequateness, capable, close, coequal, commensurate, comparable, competent, coordinate, equal to, equality, equally, equate, equidistant, equilateral, equivalent, even, fifty-fifty, half-and-half, isochronal, isochronous, isoclinal, isoclinic, isometric, isometrical, isothermal, level, quits, same, satisfactory, tantamount, tied, tight, up to

Type of: alter, change, compete, contend, individual, modify, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul, vie

Antonym: differ, unequal

Part of: peer group

Encyclopedia: Equal

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