equal
Translation
equal, the same
Examples
All people are equal.
All people are equal.
Cut the cake into four equal pieces.
Cut the cake into four equal pieces.
He has no equal in this field.
He has no equal in this field.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) equal ((to sb./sth.)) to be the same as (sb./sth.) His ability is equal to hers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: same, identical, equivalent; Antonyms: unequal, different
Etymology
From Latin 'aequalis' meaning 'uniform, identical'.
Memory Tips
Think of the equals sign (=), which shows two things are the same.