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equal

US /ˈikwəl/

adjective Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

All employees should have equal opportunities to be promoted.

Word Family

NounNoun
equal gốc equation equality
VerbVerb
equal gốc equate
AdjectiveAdj
equal gốc
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • equivalenta person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
  • identicalexactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
  • eventhe latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

Collocations

  • Easy equal parts
    to equal parts, meaning to be identical or equivalent to
  • Medium equal opportunity employer
    to equal opportunity employer, meaning to be identical or equivalent to
  • Hard equal rights amendment
    to equal rights amendment, meaning to be identical or equivalent to
  • Very Hard stand on an equal footing
    to endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding on an equal footing

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