equivalent
gb/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/ us/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
B1
英語
~ 2900
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
Equal in value or meaning
Having the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
用法パターン：
[something] is equivalent to [something else]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'equivalent' with 'similar'. 'Equivalent' means exactly the same in value, function, or meaning, not just alike.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
mathematically equivalent
|equivalent amount
|roughly equivalent
|equivalent value
|equivalent statement
テーマ
mathematics
|comparison
|logic
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B1
entity
2
Thing equal to another
Something that has the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
用法パターン：
[something] is the equivalent of [something else]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'equal' instead of 'equivalent' as a noun, but 'equal' as a noun is rare and formal.
類義語
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.)
対義語
opposite (Describes something that is completely different in nature or meaning.)
コロケーション
modern equivalent
|exact equivalent
|closest equivalent
|cultural equivalent
テーマ
comparison
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
辞書形
equivalent
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
US/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
音節・強勢
equi - val - ent （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (val)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: equivalent
Noun
- Base: equivalent
- Plural: equivalents
関連語
表現
equivalent to
1/ɪkwˈɪvələnt tə/
fixed phrase
Having same value/effect as
Means something has the same value, use, or result as something else.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Email is the modern equivalent of sending letters.
- Streaming services are the modern equivalent of video rental stores.