equal

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equal

The two children share an equal number of colorful building blocks.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another: Used to describe things that are identical in amount, degree, or status.
    • Having the necessary ability or qualities for a task: Used to describe being capable or adequate for a specific purpose or challenge.

  2. Noun:

    • A person or thing of the same status, ability, or rank: Refers to someone who is on the same level as another within a group or context.

  3. Verb:

    • To be identical to or the same as something else in value, quantity, or effect: Used to indicate equivalence.
    • To make things uniform or the same: Used to describe the action of balancing or matching different elements.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • All citizens should have equal rights under the law.
    • She proved she was equal to the challenge of leading the team.
  • Noun:
    • In a democracy, every person should be treated as an equal.
    • He was respected by his peers as an intellectual equal.
  • Verb:
    • One kilometer equals 0.621 miles.
    • The new policy aims to equal the opportunities for all applicants.
Advanced Usage
  • "on equal terms": in a situation where all parties have the same advantages, rights, or status.
    • The two companies agreed to negotiate on equal terms.
  • "other things being equal" (ceteris paribus): a phrase used in analysis to assume that all other relevant factors remain the same or unchanged.
    • Other things being equal, lower interest rates should stimulate investment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Equality (n): The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
    • The organization fights for gender equality.
  • Equate (v): To consider one thing as similar or equivalent to another.
    • You should not equate wealth with happiness.
  • Equitable (adj): Fair and impartial; just.
    • The judge made an equitable decision.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Equivalent, identical, same, commensurate, adequate.
  • Noun: Peer, counterpart, match.
  • Verb: Match, rival, correspond to, amount to.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Equal out: To become equal or balanced over time.
    • The prices should equal out across different regions eventually.
  • Equal in: To be the same as someone or something in a specific quality.
    • She equals him in determination.
Related Idioms
  • All/other things being equal: Used to say what should happen or be true if two or more things are the same in every important way.
    • All things being equal, a shorter route is faster.
  • Be without equal: To be the best of a particular kind; to have no rival.
    • As a strategist, she is without equal.
equal

The two children share an equal number of colorful building blocks.

Adjective
  1. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
    • she had adequate training
    • her training was adequate
    • she was adequate to the job
    • he was equal to the task
  2. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    • on equal terms
    • all men are equal before the law
Noun
  1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Verb
  1. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
    • let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
    • The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
  2. be equal to in quality or ability
    • Nothing can rival cotton for durability
    • Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
    • Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
  3. be identical or equivalent to
    • One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!

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