Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
equal
Adjective / Verb
/ˈiːkwəl/
Definition
Having the same quantity, value, or measure as another.
Examples
- All participants must have equal opportunities to succeed.
- In math, two plus two is equal to four.
- The two teams were equal in skill, making the game very exciting.
Meaning
The term ‘equal’ describes a state of being the same in some way, often relating to numbers, quantities, or characteristics.
Synonyms
- identical
- same
- uniform
- equivalent
- alike
