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equal

The correct spelling is equal.

How to pronounce equal

/ˈiːkwəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈiːkwəl/

Say it like: Ekw-al

The correct spelling is equal. A person or thing of equal status to others. For example: "This beer has no equal."

Usage Examples

This beer has no equal.

Two plus two equals four.

David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person or thing of equal status to others.
  2. 2.State of being equal; equality.

verb

  1. 1.To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
  2. 2.To make equivalent to; to cause to match.
  3. 3.To have as its consequence.

adjective

  1. 1.The same in all respects.
  2. 2.Exactly identical, having the same value.
  3. 3.Fair, impartial.
  4. 4.Adequate; sufficiently capable or qualified.
  5. 5.Not variable; equable; uniform; even.

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