equal · adjective /ˈiː.kwəl/
Word family
Nouns: equal, equality, inequality
Adjectives: equal, unequal
Verbs: equal, equalize
Adverbs: equally, unequally
equal (SAME AMOUNT/NUMBER, ETC.)
B1 the same in amount, number or size
Dictionary examples:
The sides are of equal length.
One quart is equal to 0.946 liters.
Learner example:
We are a well-mixed class with equal numbers of boys and girls, all about 20 years old. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
equal (AS IMPORTANT)
B2 the same in importance and deserving the same treatment
Dictionary examples:
All people are equal, deserving the same rights as each other.
They've got a long way to go before they achieve equal pay/opportunities for men and women.
Learner example:
Then Napoleon did whatever he wanted to do under the motto of "all animals are equal", which was false. (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)
equal · noun C /ˈiː.kwəl/
Word family
Nouns: equal, equality, inequality
Adjectives: equal, unequal
Verbs: equal, equalize
Adverbs: equally, unequally
equal
B2 someone or something that has the same importance as someone or something else and deserves the same treatment
Dictionary example:
The good thing about having her as a boss is that she treats us all as equals.
Learner example:
We must respect and treat them as our equals. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
