Equivalent
Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
Equivalent (adjective)
- Having the same value, amount, or meaning as something else.
- Being equal in importance or function.
Examples
- The two currencies are equivalent in value.
- Ten dollars is equivalent to about eight euros.
Common collocations: equivalent amount, equivalent value, equivalent status, equivalent significance, find an equivalent
Equivalent (noun)
- Something that has the same value, amount, or meaning as another thing.
Examples
- An ounce is an equivalent of about 28 grams.
- The metric equivalent of a mile is about 1.6 kilometers.