equal
/ˈiːkwəl/
noun
- A person or thing that is the same as another in status, ability, or value.
- The two artists are considered equals in talent.
- In chess, he finally met his equal in the tournament.
- She treats everyone as her equal, regardless of their background.
adjective
- The same in size, amount, value, or quality.
- All citizens are equal under the law.
- The two pieces of cake are equal in size.
- Both teams have an equal chance of winning the game.
- Having the same rights, opportunities, or status as others.
- They fought for equal rights in the workplace.
- The company promotes equal pay for men and women.
- Every student deserves equal access to education.
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verb
- To be the same as something in number, amount, or value.
- Two plus two equals four.
- Her score on the test equaled the highest in the class.
- The distance from here to the store equals about one mile.
- To be as good as or match someone or something.
- The new software equals the old one in speed and reliability.
- No one can equal her skill in painting.
- He worked hard to equal his brother's achievements.
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