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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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Scientists determined that the jets streaming from this black hole carry an energy output equal to about 10,000 Suns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Curated by those who worked with and loved the famous architect, the show, scheduled to open May 14 and run through June 27, is equal parts tribute and art presentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

And all else is pretty much equal over such a short span: Cold fusion wasn’t perfected, cancer wasn’t cured and the economy didn’t leap into a faster gear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

India's Constitution mandates that seats be allocated to each state based on its population, with constituencies of roughly equal size.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I nodded, although I was equal parts terrified and intrigued to see the piece of paper that had kept Elliot from turning me in to the authorities.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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