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equal

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that is as good, skillful, valuable, etc., as another person or thing
  • noun: one that is equal
  • verb: to be as good as (something else)
  • verb: to be equal to
  • adjective: the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality
  • adjective: of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another
  • used to say that one amount or number is the same as another
  • synonyms: just, equitable, adequate

Examples

  • ('US') an 'equal opportunity' employer = ('Brit') an 'equal opportunities' employer [=an employer who does not discriminate against people because of their race, religion, etc.]

  • making it possible for poor children to compete 'on an equal footing' [=in conditions where they have an equal chance] with other children

  • They say they are producing wine that is the 'equal' of the best wines in the world. [=that is as good as the best wines in the world]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) King Harald Finehair and his brother, for they are dedicated to our overthrow. Is that understood? We are all equally Ragnar's sons, but we are not equal in battle. So I will take the lead. I will establish the battle plans, and I will give the orders. Do you understand that? You don't agree, 'var? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18