equal synonyms

equal

modif.

even, regular, like, same, identical, similar, equivalent, commensurate, comparable, tantamount, uniform, invariable, equable, unvarying, balanced, fair, just, impartial, unbiased, to the same degree, on a footing with, without distinction, in as many as, equitable, selfsame, coordinate, one and the same, of a piece, alike, level, parallel, corresponding, correspondent, according, proportionate, coextensive, congruent, coequal, even-steven*.

Antonyms unequal, uneven, different*. See syn. study at same.same.

equal

n.

equal

v.

match, meet, rank with, be the same as, be equal to, rival, touch, parallel, equate, coordinate, approach, live up to, come up to, amount to, consist of, comprise, be made of, be composed of, measure up to, stack up against, tie, knot the score, check with, even off, break even, be the equivalent of, be as good as, keep pace with, come to, reach, compare, accord with, square with, tally with, agree, correspond, be tantamount to, be identical, be commensurate, rise to, rise to meet.

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