B2adjectiveformalmoneylanguage
US/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/
UK/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/
having the same value, amount, meaning or effect as something else
In context
One US dollar is equivalent to about 25,000 dong.
The two jobs are in different cities but pay roughly equivalent salaries.
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Words that go with equivalent
adjective + preposition
- equivalent toA gram is equivalent to 1,000 milligrams.
adverb + adjective
- roughly equivalentThe two prices are roughly equivalent.
- exactly equivalentThere is no exactly equivalent word in Vietnamese.
adjective + noun
- equivalent amountYou will get back an equivalent amount in vouchers.
- equivalent qualificationA degree or equivalent qualification is required.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This word is equivalent with "xin chào".Correct: This word is equivalent to "xin chào".