equal

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   The same in amount, value, size, or level as something else.

   The two bowls held equal amounts of flour.

2. 2
   verb

   To be the same in amount or value as something else.

   Two plus two equals four.

3. 3
   adj

   Treated the same as others, with the same rights and fairness.

   Everyone should have equal opportunities at work.

4. 4
   noun

   A person who has the same rights or status as another.

   In this group we are all equals and everyone has a say.

From Middle English equal, from Latin aequālis. Doublet of aequalis and egal.

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