Equal meaning

What does “equal” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“equal” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group.

equal

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Synonymspeer match compeer

be identical or equivalent to
“One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!”
Synonymsbe
Oppositesdiffer
be equal to in quality or ability
“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
“Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues”
Synonymstouch rival match
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
“let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office”
“The company matched the discount policy of its competitors”
Synonymsmatch equalize equalise equate

having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
“on equal terms”
“all men are equal before the law”
Oppositesunequal
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
“she had adequate training”
“her training was adequate”
Synonymsadequate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University