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equally

//ˈiːkwəli//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

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Forms

Comparative
more equally
Superlative
most equally

Definitions

  1. 1.In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly

    • They shared equally in the spoils.
    • The pie was divided equally among the guests.
    • All citizens are equally taxed.
  2. 2.In equal degree or extent; just as.

    • The gas stations are equally far from the highway.
  3. 3.Used to link two or more coordinate elements

    • John suffered setbacks at his job. Equally, Frank's business slowed.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #2602

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

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English equal

Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.

Proto-Germanic *līkąder.

Proto-Germanic *-līkaz

Proto-Germanic *-ê

Proto-Germanic *-līkê

Proto-West Germanic *-līkē

Old English -līċe

Middle English -ly

English -ly

English equally

From equal + -ly.

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