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equally

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈiːkwəli/

equally means: In the same way or to the same degree, without treating one person or thing differently.

adverb

SAME TREATMENTB1

In the same way or to the same degree, without treating one person or thing differently.

  • Both answers are equally good.
  • The rules apply equally to everyone.
  • All candidates should be treated equally.

Similar words: alike, to the same degree

Opposites: unequally

Common phrases: equally important, treat someone equally, equally well

EQUAL PARTSB1

In parts that are all the same size or amount.

  • We shared the cake equally.
  • The money was divided equally among the children.
  • Can we split the cost equally?

Similar words: evenly

Opposites: unequally

Common phrases: share equally, divide equally, split equally

ALSO TRUEC1

Used to introduce another point that deserves the same attention as the previous one.

  • The plan could succeed. Equally, it could fail.
  • She may have forgotten. Equally, she may simply be busy.
  • We need cheaper housing. Equally, we need better transport.

Similar words: likewise, similarly, also

Common phrases: equally however, equally someone could, equally something may

Questions about equally

What does equally mean?

In the same way or to the same degree, without treating one person or thing differently.

What is equally in other languages?

Türkçe: eşit şekilde · Español: igualmente · Français: également · Deutsch: gleichermaßen · Italiano: ugualmente · 日本語: 同じように

How do you pronounce equally?

It is pronounced /ˈiːkwəli/.

How do you use equally in a sentence?

Both answers are equally good. The rules apply equally to everyone.

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