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equal

[ee-kwuhl] / ˈi kwəl /
ADJECTIVE
alike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate
STRONG
according coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform
WEAK
break even evenly matched fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike
STRONG
changing divergent inconsistent variable
WEAK
biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying
ADJECTIVE
fair, unbiased
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impartial
STRONG
egalitarian nonpartisan objective
WEAK
dispassionate equable even-handed just nondiscriminatory uncolored unprejudiced without distinction
Antonyms
STRONG
partial prejudiced
WEAK
biased different disproportionate not alike unequal unequitable unfair unjust unlike unmatched variable varying
NOUN
peer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equivalent
STRONG
companion compeer competitor complement copy counterpart double duplicate like likeness match mate parallel rival twin
WEAK
alter ego coequal
Antonyms
STRONG
difference opposite original
WEAK
inferior
VERB
make even, be even with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount to break even compare comprise correspond match reach
STRONG
agree approach balance coordinate emulate equalize equate equipoise level meet parallel rival tally tie touch
WEAK
be commensurate be identical be level be tantamount come up to consist of equiponderate keep pace with live up to measure up partake of rank with rise to run abreast square with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
differ fail
STRONG
disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate
WEAK
unmatch vary

Example Sentences

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That would equal just roughly four days of total global oil demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"There's a terrible algebra situation going on here of all of these things will equal 'bye-bye'."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They comment with equal sophistication on ballet steps, choreography, history, musicology and the minute details of costume design.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Aluminum is another common material that is shipped through the strait in significant quantities, with Gulf countries supplying around 8% of the world’s aluminum supply, equal to about 6.16 million metric tons in 2025.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

John Glenn weighed only 186 pounds, but we needed one-quarter million pounds of rocket fuel with thrust equal to 3.5 million horsepower to lift him into space and get him safely home again.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.