Equal

Pronunciation: /ˈiːkwəl/

Equal (adjective)

  1. Having the same quantity, size, or value as something else.
  2. Being treated the same as others, without discrimination.
  3. Having the same importance or status as something else.

Examples

  • The two teams scored an equal number of points.
  • Each student received an equal share of the prize.

Common collocations: equal parts, equal amount, equal rights, equal treatment, equal importance

Equal (noun)

  1. A person who is at the same level or status as another.

Examples

  • He is considered an equal among his peers.
  • She treated her colleagues as equals.

Equal (verb)

  1. To make two or more things the same in size, value, or amount.

Examples

  • The teacher tried to equal the workload for all students.
  • They worked hard to equal the performance of their competitors.

Synonyms of Equal

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Equal

  • when discussing imbalance or disparity
  • when highlighting dissimilarity