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equal
1 the same in value, amount, or sizeAll the workers have an equal share in the profits. of equal value/size/quality etc: His wife was doing work of equal importance. equal in value/size/quality etc: An extension, equal in height to the main building, was added later. equal to: They receive an income equal to the value of the goods they produce. roughly/approximately equal: Roughly equal numbers of men and women enrol each year. Synonyms and related words 2 having or deserving the same rights and opportunities as other peopleHe believed that all men and women were equal. They are equal partners in every aspect of their lives. Synonyms and related words 2a usually before noungiving people the same rights and opportunitiesMen and women should receive equal pay for equal work. Everyone should have equal access to healthcare services. equal rights: He supported equal rights for all citizens. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
3 an equal game, fight, election, or competition is between people or groups that have the same ability Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe positions in a competition
all/other things being equal equal to in equal measure on an equal footing some are more equal than others something is equal to something equal
1 the same in value, amount, or sizeAll the workers have an equal share in the profits. equal to: They receive an income equal to the value of the goods they produce. equal in value/size/quality etc.: A wall, equal in height to the main floor, was added later. roughly/approximately equal: Roughly equal numbers of men and women enroll each year. of equal value/size/quality etc.: His wife was doing work of equal importance. Synonyms and related words 2 having or deserving the same rights and opportunities as other peopleHe believed that all men and women were equal. They are equal partners in every aspect of their lives. Synonyms and related words
Equal rights human rights positive discrimination equal 2a usually before noungiving people the same rights and opportunitiesMen and women should receive equal pay for equal work. Everyone should have equal access to healthcare services. equal rights: He supported equal rights for all citizens. Synonyms and related words
Equal rights human rights positive discrimination equal Synonyms and related words
3 an equal game, fight, election, or competition is between people or groups that have the same ability Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe positions in a competition
all/other things being equal equal to in equal measure on an equal footing some are more equal than others something is equal to something equalnoun countable UK /ˈiːkwəl/ 1 someone or something that has the same value, rights, or importance as another person or thing, or that deserves the same respectIt’s time we were treated as equals. equal of: Our training was the equal of that provided in Germany. Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that is like someone or something else
equalnoun countable US /ˈikwəl/ 1 someone or something that has the same value, rights, or importance as another person or thing, or that deserves the same respectIt’s time we were treated as equals. I consider her to be my equal. equal of: Our training was the equal of that provided in Germany. Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that is like someone or something else
equal
verb transitive UK /ˈiːkwəl/ 1 to be the same in value or amount as something elseFive plus three equals eight. This is the point where total cost equals total revenue. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone 1a to have the same effect or result as somethingIncreased population equals increased demand. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone
2 often passiveto achieve the same standard or level of ability as someone elseHe did everything with a style that I have never seen equalled. She equalled the record with a time of 27.69 seconds. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone 2a to be as good or large as something elseHis personal vanity was equalled only by his fear of failure. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone
equal
verb transitive US /ˈikwəl/ 1 to be the same in value or amount as something elseFive plus three equals eight. This is the point where total cost equals total revenue. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone 1a to have the same effect or result as somethingIncreased population equals increased demand. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone
2 often passiveto achieve the same standard or level of ability as someone elseHe did everything with a style that I have never seen equaled. She equaled the record with a time of 27.69 seconds. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone 2a to be as good or large as something elseHis personal vanity was equaled only by his fear of failure. Synonyms and related words
To be similar to, or the same as, something or someone
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