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adjective | verb | noun equalequal1 /ˈikwəl/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective ETYMOLOGYequal1Origin: 1300-1400 Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal ► of equal height/weight/strength etc. They want three people of equal height for the show. ► an equal number/amount of something The two candidates received an equal number of votes. ► equal value/importance We place equal value on both partners’ careers. ► equal rights The fight for equal rights for women has been pushed to one side. ► equal opportunities Our schools must provide equal opportunities for children of all races and religions. THESAURUSnot different► samea)the same person, place, thing, etc. is one particular person, etc. and not a different one: Harry and I went to the same school.b)used to say two or more people, things, etc. are exactly like each other: I know how you feel – I have the same problem. The same thing could happen again. ► identical exactly the same in every way: The picture is identical to the one in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. ► equal the same in size, number, or amount: The two rooms are roughly equal in size. ► equivalent the same in value, level, size, or importance as something of a different type: The visa costs $25 or the equivalent amount in pesos. ► indistinguishable formal so similar that it is impossible to see any differences: The counterfeit money was almost indistinguishable from real money. ► uniform formal always the same in all parts or in all cases: It’s important that scientists use a uniform system of measurement. ► constant always at the same level: The room is kept at a constant temperature of 68 degrees. ► consistent formal always doing something well or in the same way: Arnie is the most consistent batter on our team. ► matching matching clothes, materials, etc. are the same or closely related in style, color, and pattern, so that they look well together: The twins were dressed in matching outfits. reasonable and acceptable► fair a fair situation, system, or way of treating people seems acceptable and right and gives everyone the same advantages: What do you think is the fairest solution? All we’re asking for is a fair wage. ► reasonable fair and sensible, according to most people: I don’t think it’s reasonable to ask people to work 80 hours a week. ► balanced reasonable and treating everyone equally: We try to bring our viewers balanced news coverage. ► equal giving the same rights and opportunities to everyone: If you give all the kids an equal chance, most will succeed. ► impartial not giving special attention or support to any one person or group: A trial must have an impartial judge and jury. ► unbiased fair, and not influenced by your own or other people’s opinions: It’s hard to find accurate, unbiased information in politics these days. ► equitable formal fair and equal for everyone involved. Used about the way people are treated and the way problems are solved: The final agreement was an equitable solution to a difficult problem. ► even-handed giving fair and equal treatment to everyone. Used about people: He was very even-handed in the way he treated employees. ► just morally right and fair: The emperor was known as a just ruler. 1SIZE/VALUE/NUMBER the same in size, value, amount, number, etc. as someone or something else: Divide the dough into three equal parts.something is equal to something The rent was equal to half his monthly income.of equal height/weight/strength etc. They want three people of equal height for the show.an equal number/amount of something The two candidates received an equal number of votes.equal value/importance We place equal value on both partners’ careers.► see thesaurus at same12HAVING SAME RIGHTS having the same rights, opportunities, etc. as other people: We are equal partners in the business. The Declaration of Independence states that all people are equal.3GIVING PEOPLE SAME RIGHTS social studies giving people the same rights, opportunities, etc. as everyone else, whatever their race, religion, sex etc.: The fight for equal rights for women has been pushed to one side. Our schools must provide equal opportunities for children of all races and religions.► see thesaurus at fair14on an equal footing (also on equal terms) with neither side having any advantage over the other: Small businesses cannot compete on equal terms with huge corporations.5be equal to something a)to be able to deal with a problem, piece of work, etc. successfully: I’m not sure he’s equal to the job. b)to have as high a standard or quality as something else: The museum’s collection is equal to any in Europe.6all (other) things being equal spoken used to say what a situation will be like if everything is normal and there are no special facts to consider: All other things being equal, a small car will cost less than a large one.[Origin: 1300–1400 Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal] adjective | verb | noun equalequal2 ●●○ S3 W3 verb (equaled, equaling) VERB TABLEequal |
| Present | they | equal | | it | equals | | Past | it, they | equalled | | Present perfect | they | have equalled | | it | has equalled | | Past perfect | it, they | had equalled | | Future | it, they | will equal | | Future perfect | it, they | will have equalled |
adjective | verb | noun equalequal3 ●○○ noun [countable] 1someone who is as important, intelligent, etc. as you are, or who has the same rights and opportunities as you do: My boss treats her employees as equals.equal in He’s not her equal in intelligence.2be without equal (also have no equal) formal to be better than everyone or everything else of the same type: His paintings are without equal in the Western world.3be the equal of somebody/something to be as good as someone or something else: The company proved to be the equal of its U.S. competitors. |