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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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Burruchaga, the son of 1986 World Cup-winning footballer Jorge Burruchaga, appeared equal to the challenge after going 40-0 up.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

That would equal just roughly four days of total global oil demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"There's a terrible algebra situation going on here of all of these things will equal 'bye-bye'."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They comment with equal sophistication on ballet steps, choreography, history, musicology and the minute details of costume design.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

And in a country where men and women had equal constitutional rights by law, letting girls into after-school flying clubs fulfilled Komsomol requirements, so they couldn’t be turned away.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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