equally (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈiːkwəli/

Definition

In the same manner or to the same extent; equitably.

Examples

• The prize money was divided equally among the three winners.

• She felt she was not being treated equally at work.

• Both sides of the argument should be presented equally.

How to Use equally

equally among (prepositional phrase)

Distributed or shared among a group in the same way. — "The benefits of the new policy should be shared equally among all citizens."

equally to (prepositional phrase)

To the same degree or extent as something else. — "His success was equally important to his parents as it was to him."

equally valid (collocation)

Having the same or similar worth or legitimacy. — "Both interpretations of the text are equally valid."

Synonyms of equally

Words with a similar meaning to equally:

• evenly
• fairly
• impartially
• proportionally

Antonyms of equally

Words with the opposite meaning to equally:

• unequally
• disproportionately

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