Definition of equal

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  • equal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • equal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
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Definition of equal

  • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. compeer
    2. match
    3. peer
  • be identical or equivalent to (verb)

    Examples

    1. One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!

    Synonyms

    1. be
  • be equal to in quality or ability (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. match
    2. rival
    3. touch
  • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching (verb)

    Examples

    1. let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office

    Synonyms

    1. equalise
    2. equalize
    3. equate
    4. match
  • having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he was equal to the task

    Synonyms

    1. adequate
  • having the same quantity, value, or measure as another (adjective)

    Examples

    1. on equal terms
    2. all men are equal before the law

See definition of equal in Merriam Webster