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equal Synonyms & Antonyms

Phonetic codes: IY1 K W AH0 L

What Is Another Word for Equal?

Other words for equal include peer, entail and imply.

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Equal as a Noun

1

A person or thing of equal status to others.

This beer has no equal.

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2

State of being equal; equality.

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Equal as a Verb

1

To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.

Two plus two equals four.

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2

To make equivalent to; to cause to match.

David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.

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3

To have as its consequence.

Losing this deal equals losing your job.

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Equal as an Adjective

1

The same in all respects.

All men are created equal.

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2

Exactly identical, having the same value.

All right angles are equal.

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3

Fair, impartial.

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4

Adequate; sufficiently capable or qualified.

This test is pretty tough, but I think I'm equal to it.

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5

Not variable; equable; uniform; even.

an equal movement

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6

Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; not mixed.

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Equal in a Sentence

This beer has no equal.

Two plus two equals four.

David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.

Losing this deal equals losing your job.

All men are created equal.

All right angles are equal.

This test is pretty tough, but I think I'm equal to it.

an equal movement

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Equal in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb, adjective
MeaningA person or thing of equal status to others
Synonymspeer, entail and imply

Quick Answers About Equal

Is equal a noun or a verb?

Equal is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.

What is a synonym for equal as a noun?

As a noun, synonyms for equal include peer.

What is a synonym for equal as a verb?

As a verb, synonyms for equal include entail, imply, lead and mean.

What is a synonym for equal as an adjective?

As an adjective, synonyms for equal include equivalent, identical, even and fair.

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