equally
//ˈiːkwəli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more equally
- Superlative
- most equally
Definitions
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.In equal degree or extent; just as.
- The gas stations are equally far from the highway.
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
Related words
Etymology
Etymology tree
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.