Definitions for equal

equal e·qual

Spelling: [ee-kwuh l]
IPA: /ˈi kwəl/

Equal is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 38 anagrams from letters in equal (aelqu).

Definitions for equal

noun

  1. a person or thing that is equal.

adjective

  1. as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with):
  2. like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.:
  3. evenly proportioned or balanced:
  4. uniform in operation or effect:
  5. adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree:
  6. having adequate powers, ability, or means:
  7. level, as a plain.
  8. tranquil or undisturbed:
  9. impartial or equitable.

verb (used with object)

  1. to be or become equal to; meet or match:
  2. to make or do something equal to:
  3. Archaic. to make equal; equalize.
  4. Obsolete. to recompense fully.

Origin of equal

1350-1400; Middle English (adj.) Latin aequālis equal, like, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, just + -ālis -al1

Examples for equal

When your obstinacy is equal to any other person's passion, blame not your brother.

If formed on equal and just principles, it can not be oppressive.

Both parties are now equal opportunity offenders when it comes to gaming the system.

Taraji manages to bring an equal measure of truth to the mother in her character.

But it never has been the site of equal mercy, and it never will be.

For the cause of just fraternity, and the equal rights of man.

These laws are general and their administration should be uniform and equal.

In Vienna, L. 11,000 a-year is equal to twice the sum in England.

But the fact of the matter is the equal protection they cling to is not the reality.

They had more than enough to build fabulous new domiciles that surely at least equal their wildest dreams.

Word Value for equal
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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