equal

/ˈikwəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. be identical or equivalent to
   “One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!”
2. be equal to in quality or ability
   “Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
3. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
   “let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office”

adjective

1. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
   “on equal terms”
2. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
   “she had adequate training”

noun

1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Synonyms for equal

• be
• touch
• rival
• match
• equalize
• equalise
• equate
• equivalent
• close
• coequal
• coordinate
• equidistant
• equilateral
• even
• half-and-half
• isochronal
• isoclinal
• isometric
• isothermal
• quits
• tied
• adequate
• adequate to
• competent
• peer
• compeer

Antonyms of equal

• differ
• unequal

Words that rhyme with equal

• sequel
• unequal
• coequal