equal
Meaning
The term "equal" refers to a person or thing that is the same in quantity, quality, or status as another.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "equal" with "equally," which is an adverb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
has
been
painting
for
years
and
she
often
felt
proud
of
her
work
.
When
she
joined
the
community
class
,
she
met
Lila
,
who
proved
to
be
her
equal
in
both
style
and
skill
.
They
were
surprised
at
how
easily
ideas
developed
when
they
worked
together
on
a
small
canvas
.
The
teacher
said
that
mutual
respect
and
regular
practice
were
the
real
reasons
for
their
progress
.
Now
they
meet
twice
a
week
to
share
feedback
and
help
each
other
improve
.
Common Phrases
equal rights
equal opportunities
equal treatment
Synonyms
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