What does EQUAL mean?

Equal

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Adjective: being the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status.
• Noun: a person or thing that is equal to another in value or measure or quality.
• Verb: be the same as in number or amount.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈikwəl/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈiːkw(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "equal" comes from the Latin word "aequus," meaning "even" or "level." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The adjective "equal" is commonly used to describe things that are the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status. The noun "equal" refers to a person or thing that is equal to another in value, measure, or quality. The verb "equal" means to be the same as in number or amount.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: identical, even, equivalent, same, matched, balanced.
• Noun: counterpart, match, peer, equivalent, fellow.
• Verb: match, equate, correspond, balance, level.

Related Words:

• Anger
• Happy
• Peace
• Trust
• Unity

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: The two sides are equal in size and shape.
• Noun: He treats all his children as equals.
• Verb: Two plus two equals four.