equalled
Translation
was equal to, matched
Examples
His achievement has never been equalled.
His achievement has never been equalled.
Two plus two equalled four.
Two plus two equalled four.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) was the same as (sth.) The number of votes for him equalled the number against.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matched, corresponded to, was equivalent to; Antonyms: differed from
Etymology
Past tense of 'equal', from Latin 'aequalis'. The double 'l' is a feature of British English spelling.
Memory Tips
Remember it's the past action of being 'equal' (=). Don't forget the double 'l' for British English.