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How to pronounce equal
Say it like this: /ˈikwəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does equal mean?
adjThe same in one or more respects.
“Near-synonyms: equivalent; see also Thesaurus:equal”
The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
“We hold that all men are created equal and are thus equal under the law.”
The same in all respects that matter practically; interchangeable, fungible, or (even sometimes) identical for practical purposes.
“Equal conditions should produce equal results.”
verbTo be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
“Two plus two equals four.”
To make equivalent to; to cause to match.
“David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.”
To match in degree or some other quality, to match up to.
nounA person or thing of equal status to others.
“We're all equals here.”
State of being equal; equality.
“Thou that presum'st to weigh the world anew, And all things to an equall to restore.”
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