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equally

/ˈiː.kwə.li/
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Adjective:equal
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• adverb

1

In the same manner or to the same extent or degree.

Example

"Both candidates are equally qualified for the senior management position."

2

In equal shares or portions; fairly and impartially among all parties.

Example

"The inheritance was divided equally among the three siblings."

3

In addition and with equal weight or importance; likewise (used to link or balance two statements).

Example

"We must reduce operating costs, but equally, we cannot compromise on product safety."

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• Rhymes for equally

• Nearby Words

equalization
equalize
equalizer
equally
equanimity
equatable
equate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'equal' (from Latin 'aequalis', meaning 'uniform, identical, or fair', derived from 'aequus', 'level or just') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Equally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/equally
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