equal
gb/ˈikwəl/ us/ˈikwəl/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 1600
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the same amount or value
Being the same in number, size, value, or importance.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something] is equal to [something else]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equal' with 'same'. 'Equal' focuses on amount or value, while 'same' can mean identical in every way.
คำพ้องความหมาย
identical (Emphasizes being exactly the same in all respects, not just in amount or value.)
คำตรงข้าม
unequal (Describes things that are different in amount, size, value, or status.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
equal rights
|equal opportunities
|equal parts
|equal importance
หัวข้อ
math
|comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำกริยา
A2
state
2
To be the same as in amount or value
To have the same number, amount, or value as something else.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something] equals [something else]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may forget to use 'equals' with -s for third person singular present tense.
คำพ้องความหมาย
match (In this context, means to be the same in level or amount.)
คำตรงข้าม
differ (Means to be not the same in amount or value.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
equals sign
|ten equals five plus five
|effort equals results
หัวข้อ
math
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
|science
ตัวอย่าง
- In math, two plus two equals four.
- His score equals the highest ever recorded.
- The land area of France nearly equals that of Texas.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Three times three equals nine.
- Her speed equals his speed.
- Five plus five equals ten.
คำนาม
B1
entity
3
Person of same status or ability
Someone who has the same rights, abilities, or position as another person.
คำพ้องความหมาย
peer (Often used for people of similar age, status, or ability.)
คำตรงข้าม
superior (Someone of higher rank or ability.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
treat someone as an equal
|among equals
|considered his equal
หัวข้อ
society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำพ้องความหมาย
impartial (Focuses on not favoring one side over another.)
คำตรงข้าม
unfair (Treating people unequally or unjustly.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
equal justice
|equal treatment
หัวข้อ
justice
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
|law
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The teacher gave equal help to all students.
- We want equal treatment for everyone.
- The rules give equal chance to win.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
equal
IPA
GB/ˈikwəl/
US/ˈikwəl/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
equal (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (equal)
รูปคำ
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
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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
จุดสำคัญด้านไวยากรณ์
- Irregular past participle: equalled Verb
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- The agreement puts both companies on equal footing.
- They met on equal footing during the negotiations.