equalled
Translation
was equal to, matched
Examples
His achievement has never been equalled.
His achievement has never been equaled.
Two plus two equalled four.
Two plus two equaled four.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) was the same as (sth.) The number of votes for him equaled the number against.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matched, corresponded to, was equivalent to; Antonyms: differed from
Etymology
Past tense of 'equal', from Latin 'aequalis'. The single 'l' ('equaled') is common in American English.
Memory Tips
Remember it's the past action of being 'equal' (=). The American spelling is 'equaled'.