equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē How to pronounce equally (audio)
Synonyms of equallynext
1
: in an equal or uniform manner : evenly
sharing the money equally
2
: to an equal degree
respected equally by young and old

Examples of equally in a Sentence

The money will be distributed equally among the winners. My opinions are equally valid. She's respected equally by the young and old. The two projects are equally important.
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If multiple hypotheses do not explain the data equally well, then the one that explains the data more accurately and comprehensively is superior. Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026 What any strikes might accomplish is equally uncertain. Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026 Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Not all illnesses are equally dangerous, and not all people are equally susceptible to those illnesses. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equally

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of equally was in the 14th century

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“Equally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equally. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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