Equally meaning

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

“equally” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: to the same degree (often followed by `as').

equally

adverb

  1. to the same degree (often followed by `as')

    “they were equally beautiful”

    “birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly”

    Synonymsasevery bit
  2. in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way

    “a class evenly divided between girls and boys”

    “they split their winnings equally”

    Synonymsevenly
    Oppositesunequally

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University