equal

adjective
UK: /ˈiːkwəl/
US: /ˈiːkwəl/

  1. Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

    1. Five plus five is equal to ten. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two amounts are equal, so we don't owe anything further. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having the same rights or opportunities.

    1. All people are equal under the law. [ ] [ ]
    2. The goal is to create a society where everyone has an equal chance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

equivalent identical alike uniform match peer
equal verb

  1. To be the same in value, amount, or size to something else.

    1. One meter is equal to 100 centimeters. [ ] [ ]
    2. His dedication doesn't equal the level of effort he expects from us. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be as good as or have the same status as someone or something.

    1. No one can equal her skill at playing the piano. [ ] [ ]
    2. This year's sales figures equal last year's, despite the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]
equal noun

  1. A person or thing that is the same as another in status or quality.

    1. She is my equal in this company. [ ] [ ]
    2. He finally met his equal in the chess tournament. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "equal" in English means: Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value., Having the same rights or opportunities..

The phonetic transcription of "equal" is /ˈiːkwəl/ in British English and /ˈiːkwəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equal": equivalent, identical, alike, uniform, match, peer.

Example usage of "equal": "Five plus five is equal to ten.". More examples on the page.