equalling

Synonyms for equalling

verb make even, be even with

1580s, "compare, liken," also "match, rival," from equal (adj.). Related: Equaled; equaling.

They are far from equalling you, still they possess considerable skill.

He is burningly jealous, equalling the chaffinch in fiery emulation.

Wirtig's discretion was far from equalling that of the Unknown.

There is certainly no breed in the United States equalling them in size.

The green-house with its furnace heat in the summer and its bright light, equalling that outside, is fairly well-frequented.

The horses drawing this caisson did not seem capable of equalling the speed displayed by the other animals.

It was long before the anatomists of the following age could boast of equalling him.

They had never before seen anything like it; they had only heard of it as equalling the treasures of seven kings.

I said equalling certain parts, meaning always, too, in certain things.

The tremendous roars he uttered, equalling that of ten bulls together, so appalled his companions that they took to flight.