B1adjectivesociety
US/ˈiː.kwəl/
UK/ˈiː.kwəl/
the same in size, amount, value or rights
In context
Men and women should receive equal pay for the same job.
Cut the birthday cake into eight equal pieces for the children.
Every student has an equal chance of winning the prize.
Words that go with equal
adjective + noun
- equal rightsWomen fought for equal rights.
- equal payEqual pay for equal work is the law.
- equal opportunityThe company offers equal opportunity to all applicants.
adjective + preposition
- equal toOne kilo is equal to about two pounds.
adverb + adjective
- roughly equalThe two teams are roughly equal in strength.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Two plus two is equal four.Correct: Two plus two equals four.