equal (Meaning)

Wordnet

equal (n)

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

Wordnet

equal (v)

be identical or equivalent to

be equal to in quality or ability

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

Wordnet

equal (a)

having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Webster

equal (a.)

Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; -- applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity, and to any subject which admits of them; neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less, better nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of land, water, etc. ; houses of equal size; persons of equal stature or talents; commodities of equal value.

Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task.

Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement.

Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just.

Of the same interest or concern; indifferent.

Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; -- opposed to mixed.

Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity.

Webster

equal (n.)

One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, If equals be taken from equals the remainders are equal.

State of being equal; equality.

Webster

equal (v. t.)

To be or become equal to; to have the same quantity, the same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with; to be commen/urate with.

To make equal return to; to recompense fully.

To make equal or equal to; to equalize; hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality.

equal Sentence Examples

  1. In the eyes of the law, everyone is considered equal under the statutes.
  2. The two equations were equal, so the solution was the same.
  3. The weights were precisely equal, and the balance remained horizontal.
  4. The twins were almost indistinguishable, appearing equal in age and appearance.
  5. The team members all received equal compensation for their labor.
  6. The two sides of the argument were equally valid, making it difficult to decide.
  7. The artists split the proceeds from the sale of their artwork equally.
  8. The sides of the triangle were all equal in length, forming an equilateral shape.
  9. The probabilities of the two events occurring were equal, as confirmed by statistical analysis.
  10. The two companies merged, and the assets were distributed equally among the shareholders.

FAQs About the word equal

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In the eyes of the law, everyone is considered equal under the statutes.

The two equations were equal, so the solution was the same.

The weights were precisely equal, and the balance remained horizontal.

The twins were almost indistinguishable, appearing equal in age and appearance.