equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē How to pronounce equally (audio)
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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These are problems that can be solved by organizations without needing Google or IBM-sized pockets, and will prove equally critical to quantum success in the long term. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Plus, these sneakers are equally marked down in men’s sizes. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025 The overall aesthetic is inviting yet polished—a place where teenagers can gather after a day at the shore and grown-ups feel equally at home. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025 The crucial evidence comes from the closest relative of T. rex, the equally impressive Tarbosaurus. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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