Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for equivalent. Search instead for equivalen.
Definitions

equivalent

[ih-kwiv-uh-luhnt, ee-kwuh-vey-luhnt] / ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt, ˌi kwəˈveɪ lənt /
ADJECTIVE
same, similar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commensurate comparable corresponding equal identical proportionate tantamount
STRONG
agnate carbon convertible copy correlative correspondent ditto duplicate even like parallel reciprocal substitute
WEAK
akin alike analogous homologous indistinguishable interchangeable of a kind same difference synonymous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar opposite unequal unlike
WEAK
changeable mismatched
NOUN
equal, counterpart
Synonyms
STRONG
correspondent ditto like match obverse opposite parallel peer reciprocal substitute twin
WEAK
carbon copy dead ringer same difference spitting image
Antonyms
STRONG
difference

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The 7-Eleven owner said Thursday that net profit fell 14% from a year earlier to ¥94.30 billion, equivalent to $594.7 million, for the three months ended February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The five-year gilt rate was down the equivalent of a quarter per cent rate cut.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The sales, which totaled $104 million, are equivalent to roughly four times Wirth’s 2025 reported compensation of $26.8 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Vera Rubin AI servers are set to be 3.3 times faster than the current top-of-the-range Blackwell Ultra equivalent.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Diamond Joe passed me at the human equivalent of a full gallop.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen