Definitions

equal

[ee-kwuhl] / ˈi kwəl /

ADJECTIVE

alike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate

STRONG

according coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform

WEAK

break even evenly matched fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike

STRONG

changing divergent inconsistent variable

WEAK

biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying

ADJECTIVE

fair, unbiased

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impartial

STRONG

egalitarian nonpartisan objective

WEAK

dispassionate equable even-handed just nondiscriminatory uncolored unprejudiced without distinction

Antonyms

STRONG

partial prejudiced

WEAK

biased different disproportionate not alike unequal unequitable unfair unjust unlike unmatched variable varying

NOUN

peer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equivalent

STRONG

companion compeer competitor complement copy counterpart double duplicate like likeness match mate parallel rival twin

WEAK

alter ego coequal

Antonyms

STRONG

difference opposite original

WEAK

inferior

VERB

make even, be even with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to break even compare comprise correspond match reach

STRONG

agree approach balance coordinate emulate equalize equate equipoise level meet parallel rival tally tie touch

WEAK

be commensurate be identical be level be tantamount come up to consist of equiponderate keep pace with live up to measure up partake of rank with rise to run abreast square with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ fail

STRONG

disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

WEAK

unmatch vary

Example Sentences

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This means that all other things being equal, Home Depot’s buybacks over the past five years have boosted its EPS by 8.3%.

From MarketWatch

It had 40 medals heading into Sunday, a phenomenal total for a country with a population nearly equal to that of Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times

“She said ‘No, I believe that all 25 members of the governing council should be treated as equal.’

From The Wall Street Journal

"You constantly have to prove you are worthy of doing the job, and on an equal footing with others."

From BBC

Some experts are also skeptical that Carr will ever make good on those threats through greater enforcement of the equal time provision.

From Los Angeles Times

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