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equal
01
having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most equal
Comparative
more equal
gradable
Examples
The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays.
02
possessing the necessary qualities, skills, or resources to meet a challenge or task
Examples
She is equal to the demands of her new position.
03
(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background
Examples
In a just society, everyone should be equal before the law, regardless of their social status.
to equal
01
to be the same as something in value, meaning, or effect
Transitive: to equal sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
state verb
regular
present tense
equal
3rd person singular
equals
present participle
equaling
past simple
equaled
past participle
equaled
Examples
For many, success equals hard work and determination.
02
to be the same size, value, number, etc. as something
Transitive: to equal a number or value
Examples
Ten divided by two equals five.
03
to reach the same level or ability as someone or something else
Transitive: to equal an achievement
Examples
Her singing talent equals that of the most famous performers.
04
to make things the same in amount, size, or quality
Transitive: to equal sth
Old use
Examples
The coach worked to equal the playing time for all the players.
Equal
01
a person who has the same status, rank, or standing as another within a group
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
equals
Examples
He found an equal among his colleagues in skill and experience.
Lexical Tree
coequal
equality
equalize
equal
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