equal

Meaning

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.

being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; identical

being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value

Example Sentences

Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.

All students are equal in the eyes of the law.

All citizens should have equal rights under the law.

Example Expressions

equal opportunity

Synonyms

equivalent, peer, match, same, identical, comparable, uniform, matching

Entry 1

equivalent, peer, match, same, identical, comparable

Entry 2

same, identical, equivalent, uniform

Entry 3

identical, same, equivalent, matching, uniform

Antonyms

unequal, inferior, superior, different, dissimilar, unmatched, varied, disparate, unfair

Entry 1

unequal, inferior, superior, different, dissimilar, unmatched

Entry 2

unequal, different, varied, disparate

Entry 3

different, unequal, unfair

Collocations

equal rights, equal opportunity, equal treatment, equal pay

Entry 2

equal rights, equal opportunity, equal treatment

Entry 3

equal rights, equal treatment, equal pay, equal opportunity