equal

/ˈiːkwə‍l/

/ˈikwəɫ/

[adjective] [verb] [noun]

equal

[ADJECTIVE]

having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.

antonyms : unequal

(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights or status, without any discrimination

having the resources or qualities needed to accomplish a task

synonyms : adequate

antonyms : inadequate

to equal

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be the same size, value, number, etc. as something

be identical or equivalent to

synonyms : be

antonyms : differ

be equal to in quality or ability

synonyms : match

rival

touch

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

synonyms : equalise

Equal

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

synonyms : compeer

match

peer

Examples

1. Every player gets an equal chance to play under our fair coach.

2. They divided the grapefruit into equal segments to share among the group.

3. The area of the square is equal to the length of one side squared.

4. This law will help small businesses to compete on equal terms with large multinational corporations.

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