equal

Intermediate

/ˈiːkwəl/

adjective
The same in amount or value

equal in a sentence

  • “Everyone should have equal opportunities.”
  • “An equal number of apples and oranges.”
  • “We divided the profits into three equal shares.”
  • “The fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equal.”

What does “equal” mean?

equal (adjective) means the same in amount or value. It is pronounced /ˈiːkwəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "equal" mean?
equal (adjective) means: The same in amount or value
How do you pronounce "equal"?
"equal" is pronounced /ˈiːkwəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "equal" in a sentence?
Here is "equal" used in a sentence: Everyone should have equal opportunities.

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