English dictionary
equal
adjectivePronunciation
ˈiːkwəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adjective
- having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
noun
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
verb
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
verb
- be identical or equivalent to
verb
- be equal to in quality or ability
Example sentences
she had adequate training
her training was adequate
she was adequate to the job
he was equal to the task
on equal terms
all men are equal before the law
let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
Nothing can rival cotton for durability
Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents