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Having identical attributes, characteristics, amounts, or qualities
“Liberally sprinkle a layer of equal amounts of salt and pepper in the pan.”
Applying in the same way to all people or in all circumstances
“All persons shall have the right to equal treatment by public authorities.”
Evenly or fairly balanced
“It was an equal contest right till the end with neither competitor willing to concede an inch.”
(equal to) Having the necessary strength, ability, or means for
“Lance was determined to prove that he was equal to any challenge presented before him.”
(rare) Having emotional or mental peace
“He spoke quietly now, quite in an equal tone of reasoning.”
Regular and even throughout
Displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
Half chance
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles
Without human warmth or sympathy
Being in proportions that are balanced
To be the same as in number or amount
“The trial balance total does not equal the amount in the general ledger.”
To match or rival in performance or extent
“Unfortunately for Mackie, his rivals would manage to equal his record shortly thereafter.”
To (in all certainty or probability) result in
“Eating copious amounts of junk food will equal weight gain.”
To agree or correspond exactly
To be a symbol or embodiment of
Make uniform in application or effect
To be a sign or symbol of
To describe as, or compare to something, similar
To neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite and equal force
To respond to a gesture or action with a corresponding on
To be able to sufficiently meet the requirements of
To be able to match or compete with (a competitor, opponent or peer)
Someone or something that is the same as another in status or quality
“Winning the Champions League would allow us to become the equal of the great European clubs.”
Either member of a couple in a relationship
Side by side, usually facing the same way
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