adverb

equally

equally, in the same way, to the same degree

The prize money was divided equally among the winners.

The prize money was divided equally among the winners.

It's an equally important issue.

It's an equally important issue.

((adverb)) modifying a verb The prize money was divided equally.

((adverb)) modifying an adjective It's an equally important issue.

Synonyms: evenly, uniformly, likewise; Antonyms: unequally, unevenly

From Latin 'aequalis' (equal, level). The '-ly' suffix forms an adverb.

Contains the word 'equal'. Think of an equals sign (=) balancing two things perfectly.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.