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Definition equal in British English

equal adjective

adjective
/ˈiːkwəl/
1

the same in value, amount, or size

Example

All the workers have an equal share in the profits.

Example

His wife was doing work of equal importance.

Example

An extension, equal in height to the main building, was added later.

Example

They receive an income equal to the value of the goods they produce.

Example

Roughly equal numbers of men and women enrol each year.

Synonyms and related words
another equal equivalent
2

having or deserving the same rights and opportunities as other people

Example

He believed that all men and women were equal.

Example

They are equal partners in every aspect of their lives.

Synonyms and related words
human rights equal basic
2.1

giving people the same rights and opportunities

Example

Men and women should receive equal pay for equal work.

Example

Everyone should have equal access to healthcare services.

Example

He supported equal rights for all citizens.

Synonyms and related words
human rights equal basic fair reasonable natural
3

an equal game, fight, election, or competition is between people or groups that have the same ability

Synonyms and related words
against by a neck clear
Definition equal in British English