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equal

UK
/ˈiːkwəl/
US
/ˈikwəl/

Translations

equalverb
equaled
Past Simple
equaled
Past Participle
equaling
Gerund
UK
/ˈiː.kwəl/
US
/ˈi.kwəl/
One euro roughly equals one U.S. dollar at today’s rate.
Un euro égale approximativement un dollar américain au taux d’aujourd’hui.
Synonyms
mirror
match
equate
equalize
rival
parallel
amount to
be equivalent to
level
tally with
measure up to
correspond
equaladjective
more equal
Comp.
most equal
Super.
UK
/ˈiːkwəl/
US
/ˈikwəl/
The two teams were equal in strength, making the match very competitive.
Les deux équipes étaient égales en force, ce qui rendait le match très disputé.
Additional translations
apteAu sens de « equal to » : capable de faire face à une tâche ou à une responsabilité.
Synonyms
comparable
matching
congruent
alike
uniform
same
equivalent
identical
Antonyms
uneven
unequal
disparate
equalnoun
equals
pl
UK
/ˈiː.kwəl/
US
/ˈi.kwəl/
In the eyes of the law, all citizens are considered equals.
Aux yeux de la loi, tous les citoyens sont considérés comme des égaux.
Synonyms
peer
match
counterpart
equivalent
equalizer
equaladverb
Dialectal/non-standard use meaning “equally; in equal parts.”
égalementEmploi rare ou non standard au sens de « equally ».
He divided the money equal among his children.
Il a réparti l’argent également entre ses enfants.
Synonyms
comparably
just as
to the same extent
in the same way
as well
alike
similarly
likewise
evenly
equally

Definitions

equalverb
To be the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status as something else; to match.
One euro roughly equals one U.S. dollar at today’s rate.
To achieve or match (a particular level or record).
The sprinter equaled the Olympic record in the 100-meter dash.
equaladjective
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
The two teams were equal in strength, making the match very competitive.
Having the same rights, status, or opportunities as others.
The new policy ensures that all employees are equal regardless of their background.
Evenly balanced or proportioned.
The cake was cut into equal slices so that everyone could have a fair share.
Adequate or competent for a given task, challenge, or responsibility (usually followed by “to”).
Despite her young age, she proved equal to the demanding role of team leader.
equalnoun
A person or thing considered to be the same as another in status or quality.
In the eyes of the law, all citizens are considered equals.
A person or thing that is the same as another in quantity, size, degree, or value.
The two teams were equals in terms of skill and determination.
equaladverb
In equal shares or proportions; equally (chiefly dialectal or non-standard).
He divided the money equal among his children.
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