equally
word · lemma: equal
/ˈikwəɫi/
EE-kwuh-lee
/ˈiːkwəli/
EE-kwuh-lee
Definition
In the same amount, degree, or way; to the same extent. Used to show that things are even or fair.
Usage & Nuances
'Equally' often comes after verbs or before adjectives/adverbs (e.g., 'treated equally', 'equally important'). Used in formal and neutral contexts. Not the same as 'fairly' (means justly), and not for exact numbers ('exactly', not 'equally two'). Common collocations: 'equally divided', 'equally responsible.'
Spanish: igualmente - por igualPortuguese (BR): igualmente - de forma igualPortuguese (PT): igualmente - de forma igualChinese (Simplified): 同样地 - 平等地Chinese (Traditional): 同樣地 - 平等地Hindi: समान रूप से - बराबरी सेArabic: بالتساوي - على قدم المساواةBengali: সমানভাবে - একইভাবেRussian: одинаково - равным образомJapanese: 同じように - 等しくVietnamese: một cách công bằng - như nhauKorean: 똑같이 - 동일하게Turkish: eşit şekilde - aynı derecedeUrdu: برابر طور پر - یکساں طور پرIndonesian: sama rata - secara setara
Example Sentences
He is equally skilled at drawing and painting.
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You can equally enjoy this movie alone or with friends.
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It's equally important to listen as it is to speak.
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The cake was shared equally among the children.
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Both answers are equally correct.
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Please treat everyone equally.
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