equivalent (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
Definition
Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or significance.
Examples
The salary offered was not equivalent to the responsibilities of the job.
This amount of money is equivalent to a year's savings for many people.
The two chemicals are considered equivalent in their effect on the body.
How to Use equivalent
- equivalent to (prepositional phrase)
- Being equal to something else in value, amount, or significance. — "This job offer is equivalent to a 10% raise."
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