equal
🇺🇸
/ˈiːkwəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈiːkwəl/
adjective
B1
the same in size, amount, or value
Both teams have an equal number of players.
B1
having the same rights and opportunities as others
All people should be treated as equal under the law.
B1
giving everyone the same rights and opportunities
The company provides equal pay for equal work.
R
having the ability to handle something successfully
She proved equal to the difficult task.
verb
B1
to be the same as something in size, amount, or value
One dollar equals one hundred cents.
B2
to be as good as something else
His skill equals that of any professional.
R
to result in something
Hard work equals success in most cases.
noun
R
a person or thing that is the same as another in quality or status
He has no equal in his field of expertise.
translation
the same in size, amount, or value; having the same rights and opportunities as others; giving everyone the same rights and opportunities; having the ability to handle something successfully
to be the same as something in size, amount, or value; to be as good as something else; to result in something
a person or thing that is the same as another in quality or status
Word Forms
Plural
equals
Past
equalled
Progressive
equalling
3rd Present
equals
Perfect
equalled