equal
gb/ˈikwəl/ us/ˈikwəl/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 1600
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the same amount or value
Being the same in number, size, value, or importance.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is equal to [something else]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equal' with 'same'. 'Equal' focuses on amount or value, while 'same' can mean identical in every way.
مرادفات
identical (Emphasizes being exactly the same in all respects, not just in amount or value.)
أضداد
unequal (Describes things that are different in amount, size, value, or status.)
تراكيب شائعة
equal rights
|equal opportunities
|equal parts
|equal importance
مواضيع
math
|comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Both teams are of equal strength.
- The prize money will be divided into equal parts.
- All citizens should have equal rights.
- The two boxes are equal in weight.
- This job offers equal pay for equal work.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- Two plus two is equal to four.
- The apples are equal in size.
- We have equal time to speak.
- Men and women have equal rights.
فعل
A2
state
2
To be the same as in amount or value
To have the same number, amount, or value as something else.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] equals [something else]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may forget to use 'equals' with -s for third person singular present tense.
مرادفات
match (In this context, means to be the same in level or amount.)
أضداد
differ (Means to be not the same in amount or value.)
تراكيب شائعة
equals sign
|ten equals five plus five
|effort equals results
مواضيع
math
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
|science
أمثلة
- In math, two plus two equals four.
- His score equals the highest ever recorded.
- The land area of France nearly equals that of Texas.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- Three times three equals nine.
- Her speed equals his speed.
- Five plus five equals ten.
اسم
B1
entity
3
Person of same status or ability
Someone who has the same rights, abilities, or position as another person.
مرادفات
peer (Often used for people of similar age, status, or ability.)
أضداد
superior (Someone of higher rank or ability.)
تراكيب شائعة
treat someone as an equal
|among equals
|considered his equal
مواضيع
society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She never felt like an equal among her colleagues.
- They treated me as an equal despite my age.
- He is my equal in chess skills.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I see her as my equal.
- We are equals at work.
- He is my equal in games.
adjective
formal
B2
property
4
Fair and impartial treatment
Treating all people in a fair way without giving anyone special help or advantage.
مرادفات
impartial (Focuses on not favoring one side over another.)
أضداد
unfair (Treating people unequally or unjustly.)
تراكيب شائعة
equal justice
|equal treatment
مواضيع
justice
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
|law
أمثلة
- The law requires equal treatment for all citizens.
- He is known for his equal judgment in disputes.
- The policy ensures equal opportunities for all employees.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The teacher gave equal help to all students.
- We want equal treatment for everyone.
- The rules give equal chance to win.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
equal
IPA
GB/ˈikwəl/
US/ˈikwəl/
المقاطع والنبر
equal (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (equal)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: equal
Noun
- Base: equal
- Plural: equals
Verb
- Base: equal
- 3rd Person Singular: equals
- Present Participle: equaling, equalling
- Past: equaled, equalled
- Past Participle: equalled
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
equals
noun
equaling
verb
equalling
verb
equaled
verb
equalled
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
equivalence
noun
equalize
verb
equalization
noun
أهم نقاط القواعد
- Irregular past participle: equalled Verb
تعبيرات
equal pay for equal work
1/ˈikwəl pˈeɪ fɚ ˈikwəl wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
Same pay for same job
The idea that people should get paid the same amount for doing the same job, no matter who they are.
أمثلة
- The union is fighting for equal pay for equal work.
- Equal pay for equal work is a basic principle of fairness.
equal to the task
1/ˈikwəl tə ðə tˈæsk/
fixed phrase
Able to do a job well
Having enough skill or strength to do something successfully.
أمثلة
- Despite the challenge, she proved equal to the task.
- He wondered if he was equal to the task ahead.
first among equals
1/fˈɚst əmˈʌŋ ˈikwəlz/
idiom
formal
Leader in a group of equals
The person who is most important in a group where everyone has the same rank or position.
أمثلة
- As prime minister, she was first among equals in the cabinet.
- He was considered first among equals by his peers.
on equal footing
1/ˈɔn ˈikwəl fˈʊtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
With the same rights and chances
In a situation where everyone has the same rights and chances.
أمثلة
- The agreement puts both companies on equal footing.
- They met on equal footing during the negotiations.