Equal
Adjective
UK
/ËiË.kwÉl/
US
/ËiË.kwÉl/
Definition
(adj) : Being the same in size, amount, value, or importance.
(n) : A person or thing of the same level.
(v) : To be the same.
(n) : A person or thing of the same level.
(v) : To be the same.
Example
"(adj) : Both slices are equal."
"(n) : In class, every student is treated as an equal, no matter their background."
"(v) : Her hard work equaled his effort, showing they both contributed fairly to the project."
Explanation
Equal means the same in size, amount, value, or importance. For example, two halves of a cake are equal in size. As an adjective, it describes sameness or fairness: âBoth players have equal chances to winâ. As a noun, it means a person or thing of the same level: âShe is my equal in skillâ. As a verb, it shows being the same in result: âTwo plus two equals fourâ. In society, equal means everyone has the same rights and opportunities. It shows fairness, balance, or sameness in maths, sports, and daily life.