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equal

Pronunciation: [/ˈiːkwəl/]

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equal: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use equal in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when things are the same in size, amount, value, or quality. If you and your best friend both have three cookies, the number of cookies you have is equal.

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The two sides of the scale are equal, so it's balanced.

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The lengths of the two ropes are not equal; one is longer than the other.

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Are the amounts of milk in the two glasses equal?

Context: “rights and opportunities”

(adjective) when different people or groups are treated the same and given the same chances to succeed. If a teacher gives all students an equal chance to answer a question, it means each student has the same chance.

Example

In this country, everyone has equal rights, no matter their background.

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Not everyone has equal access to education, which is a problem.

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Do you think it's important for everyone to have equal opportunities?

Context: “mathematics and equations”

(verb) to make two things or groups have the same value or size. When you add 2 and 2, you can see that both sides equal 4.

Example

If you take away 3 from both sides, the equations will equal each other.

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The sum of these two numbers does not equal the total amount.

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How can you make both sides of the equation equal?

How to pronounce equal

Pronunciation: [/ˈiːkwəl/]

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