equivalent

[ih-kwiv-uh-luhnt, ee-kwuh-vey-luhnt] / ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt, ˌi kwəˈveɪ lənt /

ADJECTIVE

same, similar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commensurate comparable corresponding equal identical proportionate tantamount

STRONG

agnate carbon convertible copy correlative correspondent ditto duplicate even like parallel reciprocal substitute

WEAK

akin alike analogous homologous indistinguishable interchangeable of a kind same difference synonymous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different dissimilar opposite unequal unlike

WEAK

changeable mismatched

NOUN

equal, counterpart

Synonyms

STRONG

correspondent ditto like match obverse opposite parallel peer reciprocal substitute twin

WEAK

carbon copy dead ringer same difference spitting image

Antonyms

STRONG

difference

Example Sentences

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The company produces over 20,000 barrels of oil and equivalents daily, but revenue fell in 2025 due to lower oil prices.

From Barron's

Given how much higher the stock market is currently, that’s equivalent to a loss of more than $200 billion in today’s market.

From MarketWatch

Lower-income patients may want to try assistance programs, especially for drugs that don’t have a cheap generic equivalent.

From Barron's

Firmus Energy says its gas price in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April - equivalent to £92 a year for a typical customer.

From BBC

equivalent

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