equally
gb/ˈikwəli/ us/ˈikwəli/
B1
English
~ 1500
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
property
1
To the same degree or amount
In the same amount or to the same level.
Usage pattern:
[something] is equally [adjective]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equally' with 'same' and use it before nouns instead of adjectives or verbs (incorrect: 'They have equally size' → correct: 'They are equally big').
Synonyms
uniformly (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
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evenly (Focuses more on physical distribution or spacing.)
Antonyms
unequally (Direct opposite; not to the same degree or amount.)
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disproportionately (Emphasizes an unfair or imbalanced degree.)
Collocations
equally important
|equally good
|equally responsible
|equally likely
Themes
comparison
|measurement
|fairness
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The two candidates are equally qualified for the job.
- She is equally skilled in painting and sculpture.
- The profits will be shared equally among the partners.
- Both options are equally attractive to me.
Learner examples
- The two boys are equally tall.
- This book is equally easy to read.
- We are equally tired after the trip.
- The rooms are equally big.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a fair and impartial way
In a fair way so that everyone gets the same treatment.
Usage pattern:
treat [someone] equally
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equally' here with 'same' and mistakenly say 'treat the same' without a verb (incorrect: 'He treats equal').
Synonyms
fairly (General term for treating people justly; less formal.)
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impartially (Highlights lack of bias; often used in legal or formal contexts.)
Antonyms
unfairly (Direct opposite; treating people in a biased way.)
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discriminatorily (Specifically refers to unfair treatment based on prejudice.)
Collocations
treat equally
|apply equally
|equally under the law
Themes
fairness
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- All employees must be treated equally regardless of gender.
- The rules apply equally to everyone.
- The teacher graded the papers equally without showing favoritism.
Learner examples
- The law should treat people equally.
- We must treat boys and girls equally.
- The coach treats all players equally.
Grammar
Dictionary form
equally
IPA
GB/ˈikwəli/
US/ˈikwəli/
Syllables & stress
equally (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (equally)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: equally
- Plural: equallies
Word family
Forms
equallies
noun
Related words
equivalent
adjective B1
equivalence
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
equally as
3/ˈikwəli ˈæz/
fixed phrase
To the same degree as something else
Used to say that two things have the same level of some quality.
Examples
- She is equally as talented as her brother.
- This option is equally as good as the first one.
equally important
2/ˈikwəli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Having the same level of importance
Used to say that two or more things are just as important as each other.
Examples
- Hard work is important, but rest is equally important.
- Listening is equally important in communication.
treat equally
1/tɹˈit ˈikwəli/
fixed phrase
Give the same treatment to everyone
To be fair and give the same treatment to all people.
Examples
- Good managers treat all team members equally.
- Children should be treated equally regardless of gender.