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equalled Definition


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equal
adj
    1. The same in size, amount or value, etc.
      Thesaurus: identical, same, tantamount, matched, alike, even, commensurate, symmetrical, proportionate, corresponding; Antonym: different.
    2. Evenly balanced; displaying no advantage or bias.
      Thesaurus: fair, just, impartial, unbiased, egalitarian, even-handed; Antonym: inequitable.
    3. Having the same status; having or entitled to the same rights.
noun
    1. A person or thing of the same age, rank, ability or worth, etc.
      Thesaurus: equivalent, mate, match, peer, rival, counterpart, parallel, twin, brother, fellow.
verb equalled, equalling
    1. To be the same in amount, value or size, etc as someone or something.
    2. To be as good as someone or something; to match.
      Thesaurus: equate with, parallel, match, balance, square with, even, correspond to.
    3. To achieve something which matches (a previous achievement or achiever).
Derivative: equality
noun
      Thesaurus: fairness, justice, equitability, egalitarianism.
Derivative: equally
adverb
    Idiom: equal to something
      Having the necessary ability for it.
    Idiom: equal to the occasion
      Fit or able to cope with an emergency or an unexpected situation, etc.
    Etymology: 14c: from Latin aequalis, from aequus level or equal.



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