equivalent
gb/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/ us/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
B1
Английский
~ 2900
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
Equal in value or meaning
Having the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
Модель употребления:
[something] is equivalent to [something else]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equivalent' with 'similar'. 'Equivalent' means exactly the same in value, function, or meaning, not just alike.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
mathematically equivalent
|equivalent amount
|roughly equivalent
|equivalent value
|equivalent statement
Темы
mathematics
|comparison
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Thing equal to another
Something that has the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
Модель употребления:
[something] is the equivalent of [something else]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'equal' instead of 'equivalent' as a noun, but 'equal' as a noun is rare and formal.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
opposite (Describes something that is completely different in nature or meaning.)
Коллокации
modern equivalent
|exact equivalent
|closest equivalent
|cultural equivalent
Темы
comparison
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
equivalent
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
US/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
Слоги и ударение
equi - val - ent (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (val)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: equivalent
Noun
- Base: equivalent
- Plural: equivalents
Родственные слова
Выражения
equivalent to
1/ɪkwˈɪvələnt tə/
fixed phrase
Having same value/effect as
Means something has the same value, use, or result as something else.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Email is the modern equivalent of sending letters.
- Streaming services are the modern equivalent of video rental stores.