الإنجليزية

equal

gb/ˈikwəl/ us/ˈikwəl/
A2 الإنجليزية
~ 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]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equal' with 'same'. 'Equal' focuses on amount or value, while 'same' can mean identical in every way.
المرادفات
identical (Emphasizes being exactly the same in all respects, not just in amount or value.)
الأضداد
unequal (Describes things that are different in amount, size, value, or status.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
equal rights |equal opportunities |equal parts |equal importance
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may forget to use 'equals' with -s for third person singular present tense.
المرادفات
match (In this context, means to be the same in level or amount.)
الأضداد
differ (Means to be not the same in amount or value.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
equals sign |ten equals five plus five |effort equals results
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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.

المرادفات
peer (Often used for people of similar age, status, or ability.)
الأضداد
superior (Someone of higher rank or ability.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
treat someone as an equal |among equals |considered his equal
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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.

المرادفات
impartial (Focuses on not favoring one side over another.)
الأضداد
unfair (Treating people unequally or unjustly.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
equal justice |equal treatment
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
equals noun equaling verb equalling verb equaled verb equalled verb
Core family
equally adverb B1 equality noun B2
Related words
equivalent adjective B1 equation noun A2 equate verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unequal adjective B2 inequality noun B2 unequally adverb
Advanced or less common
equivalence noun equalize verb equalization noun
أبرز النقاط
  • Irregular past participle: equalled Verb
التعبيرات

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.

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