אנגלית

equal

gb/ˈikwəl/ us/ˈikwəl/
A2 אנגלית
~ 1600
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective A2 property
1

Having the same amount or value

Being the same in number, size, value, or importance.

תבנית שימוש: [something] is equal to [something else]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equal' with 'same'. 'Equal' focuses on amount or value, while 'same' can mean identical in every way.
מילים נרדפות
identical (Emphasizes being exactly the same in all respects, not just in amount or value.)
הפכים
unequal (Describes things that are different in amount, size, value, or status.)
צירופים
equal rights |equal opportunities |equal parts |equal importance
נושאים
math |comparison |daily life |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
פועל A2 state
2

To be the same as in amount or value

To have the same number, amount, or value as something else.

תבנית שימוש: [something] equals [something else]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may forget to use 'equals' with -s for third person singular present tense.
מילים נרדפות
match (In this context, means to be the same in level or amount.)
הפכים
differ (Means to be not the same in amount or value.)
צירופים
equals sign |ten equals five plus five |effort equals results
נושאים
math |comparison |core_vocabulary |science
דוגמאות
  • In math, two plus two equals four.
  • His score equals the highest ever recorded.
  • The land area of France nearly equals that of Texas.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Three times three equals nine.
  • Her speed equals his speed.
  • Five plus five equals ten.
שם עצם B1 entity
3

Person of same status or ability

Someone who has the same rights, abilities, or position as another person.

מילים נרדפות
peer (Often used for people of similar age, status, or ability.)
הפכים
superior (Someone of higher rank or ability.)
צירופים
treat someone as an equal |among equals |considered his equal
נושאים
society |relationships |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.

מילים נרדפות
impartial (Focuses on not favoring one side over another.)
הפכים
unfair (Treating people unequally or unjustly.)
צירופים
equal justice |equal treatment
נושאים
justice |ethics |core_vocabulary |relationships |law
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The teacher gave equal help to all students.
  • We want equal treatment for everyone.
  • The rules give equal chance to win.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
equal
IPA
GB/ˈikwəl/
US/ˈikwəl/
הברות והטעמה
equal (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (equal)
צורות המילה
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
משפחת מילים
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
דגשים
  • Irregular past participle: equalled Verb
ביטויים

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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • The agreement puts both companies on equal footing.
  • They met on equal footing during the negotiations.

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