equal
gb/ˈikwəl/ us/ˈikwəl/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 1600
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the same amount or value
Being the same in number, size, value, or importance.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is equal to [something else]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equal' with 'same'. 'Equal' focuses on amount or value, while 'same' can mean identical in every way.
هممعنیها
identical (Emphasizes being exactly the same in all respects, not just in amount or value.)
متضادها
unequal (Describes things that are different in amount, size, value, or status.)
ترکیبهای رایج
equal rights
|equal opportunities
|equal parts
|equal importance
موضوعها
math
|comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] equals [something else]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may forget to use 'equals' with -s for third person singular present tense.
هممعنیها
match (In this context, means to be the same in level or amount.)
متضادها
differ (Means to be not the same in amount or value.)
ترکیبهای رایج
equals sign
|ten equals five plus five
|effort equals results
موضوعها
math
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
|science
نمونهها
- In math, two plus two equals four.
- His score equals the highest ever recorded.
- The land area of France nearly equals that of Texas.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
هممعنیها
peer (Often used for people of similar age, status, or ability.)
متضادها
superior (Someone of higher rank or ability.)
ترکیبهای رایج
treat someone as an equal
|among equals
|considered his equal
موضوعها
society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
هممعنیها
impartial (Focuses on not favoring one side over another.)
متضادها
unfair (Treating people unequally or unjustly.)
ترکیبهای رایج
equal justice
|equal treatment
موضوعها
justice
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
|law
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The teacher gave equal help to all students.
- We want equal treatment for everyone.
- The rules give equal chance to win.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
equal
IPA
GB/ˈikwəl/
US/ˈikwəl/
هجاها و تکیه
equal (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (equal)
صورتهای واژه
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
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
نکتههای کلیدی
- Irregular past participle: equalled Verb
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- The agreement puts both companies on equal footing.
- They met on equal footing during the negotiations.