equivalent
gb/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/ us/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 2900
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Equal in value or meaning
Having the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is equivalent to [something else]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equivalent' with 'similar'. 'Equivalent' means exactly the same in value, function, or meaning, not just alike.
المرادفات
equal (Often interchangeable, but 'equal' is more general and less formal than 'equivalent', which is common in technical or precise contexts.)
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comparable (Suggests similarity in worth or importance but not exact equality.)
الأضداد
different (Indicates that two things are not the same in value, meaning, or effect.)
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unequal (Specifically refers to a lack of equality in value, size, or status.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
mathematically equivalent
|equivalent amount
|roughly equivalent
|equivalent value
|equivalent statement
الموضوعات
mathematics
|comparison
|logic
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- One euro is roughly equivalent to one US dollar at the current exchange rate.
- Her role in the project is equivalent to that of a manager.
- In math, two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value.
- The job offers an equivalent salary but better benefits.
- These two statements are logically equivalent.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- One meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters.
- This word is equivalent to that word in English.
- Ten dollars is equivalent to about nine euros.
- The two tests are equivalent in difficulty.
- Two plus three is equivalent to five.
اسم
B1
entity
2
Thing equal to another
Something that has the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is the equivalent of [something else]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'equal' instead of 'equivalent' as a noun, but 'equal' as a noun is rare and formal.
المرادفات
counterpart (Refers to a person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.)
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match (Can mean something that fits or corresponds closely but may not imply exact equality.)
الأضداد
opposite (Describes something that is completely different in nature or meaning.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
modern equivalent
|exact equivalent
|closest equivalent
|cultural equivalent
الموضوعات
comparison
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The British pound is the closest equivalent to the US dollar.
- There’s no exact equivalent for this word in English.
- A smartphone today is the modern equivalent of a personal computer from 20 years ago.
- The metric equivalent of a mile is about 1.6 kilometers.
- This dish is the vegetarian equivalent of beef stew.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- A kilometer is the metric equivalent of 0.62 miles.
- This game is the modern equivalent of chess.
- There is no English equivalent for this word.
- Tea is the British equivalent of coffee in America.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
equivalent
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
US/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
المقاطع والنبر
equi - val - ent (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (val)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: equivalent
Noun
- Base: equivalent
- Plural: equivalents
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
equivalent to
1/ɪkwˈɪvələnt tə/
fixed phrase
Having same value/effect as
Means something has the same value, use, or result as something else.
أمثلة
- His income is equivalent to mine.
- Losing this contract would be equivalent to losing half our business.
metric equivalent
1/mˈɛtɹɪk ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
fixed phrase
technical
Metric match for non-metric measure
A measurement in the metric system that is the same as a measurement in another system.
أمثلة
- The metric equivalent of one inch is 2.54 centimeters.
- What's the metric equivalent for a gallon?
modern equivalent
1/mˈɑdɚn ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
fixed phrase
Contemporary thing equal to older one
A thing today that has the same use or meaning as something from the past.
أمثلة
- Email is the modern equivalent of sending letters.
- Streaming services are the modern equivalent of video rental stores.