Equally
Adverb
UK
/ˈiː.kwə.li/
US
/ˈiː.kwə.li/
Definition
In the same way or to the same degree.
Example
"The prize was equally shared."
"Both friends were equally happy when they heard the good news from school."
"The teacher treated all students equally, giving each one the same chance to speak."
Explanation
Equally means in the same way, amount, or degree. For example, if you cut a cake equally, everyone gets the same size. It can also show that two or more things are important or true in the same way or to the same degree, like “She is equally smart and kind”. In daily life, equally shows fairness, balance, or sameness. It can be used in maths, society, and personal life to describe how things are shared or valued, like numbers can be equally divided, friends can equally share food or responsibilities, and teachers treat all students equally.