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Equally: Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：in the same way (equally)

equally 🔊

/ˈiːkwəli/

adv.

to the same degree or amount; in the same way.

Equally balanced scale with two identical glass jars

in the same way 🔊

➕

/ɪn ðə seɪm weɪ/

adv.

Used to indicate that two actions, qualities, or amounts are identical in degree or manner.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'aequus' (level, equal) + '-ly' (adverb suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a pair of scales: 'equally' means both sides are exactly level.

📖 Example

I love reading equally as much as I love watching movies. 🔊 I love reading as much as I love watching movies, to the same degree.

🔗 Collocations

equally important – having the same level of importance

equally valid – acceptable or correct to the same extent

equally capable – having the same ability or skill

🔄 Synonyms

likewise (adv.) – in a similar way

similarly (adv.) – in a similar manner

evenly (adv.) – in a regular or uniform way

🚫 Antonyms

unequally (adv.) – in a way that is not equal

differently (adv.) – in a way that is not the same

asymmetrically (adv.) – in a way that lacks symmetry or equality

🌱 Derivatives

equal (adj.) – the same in quantity, size, degree, or value

equality (n.) – the state of being equal

unequal (adj.) – not equal

📖 Cultural Story

Equally derives from the Latin 'aequalis' (equal), used in Roman law to describe impartial treatment. In modern English, it is a core word in debates about fairness and distribution.

Meaning 2：in equal shares (equally)

equally 🔊

/ˈiːkwəli/

adv.

into parts or amounts that are the same for everyone or everything.

Equally sliced pizza into six identical triangular pieces

in equal shares 🔊

➕

/ɪn ˈiːkwəl ʃeərz/

adv.

Used to describe dividing something into portions that are the same size or amount for each recipient.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The prize money was equally split among the five team members. 🔊 The prize money was divided into five identical portions for the team members.

🔗 Collocations

equally divided – split into parts of the same size

equally shared – distributed so that each person gets the same amount

equally distributed – allocated evenly among people or places

🔄 Synonyms

evenly (adv.) – in a regular or equal way

fairly (adv.) – in a just and equitable manner

proportionally (adv.) – in a way that is proportional to something

🚫 Antonyms

unevenly (adv.) – in a way that is not regular or equal

disproportionately (adv.) – in a way that is too large or too small compared to others

unfairly (adv.) – in a way that is not just or equitable

🌱 Derivatives

equalize (v.) – to make equal in amount or status

equitable (adj.) – fair and impartial

inequality (n.) – lack of equality