equivalent
Advanced/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
- adjective
- Being the same in value, meaning, or effect
equivalent in a sentence
- “Four quarters are equivalent to one dollar.”
- “Those less-known companies manufacture equivalent products at cheaper prices.”
- “I haven't taken English 202, but I took an equivalent course at another university.”
- “An equivalent amount of money.”
What does “equivalent” mean?
equivalent (adjective) means being the same in value, meaning, or effect. It is pronounced /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/. 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 "equivalent" mean?
- equivalent (adjective) means: Being the same in value, meaning, or effect
- How do you pronounce "equivalent"?
- "equivalent" is pronounced /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "equivalent" in a sentence?
- Here is "equivalent" used in a sentence: Four quarters are equivalent to one dollar.
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