equally
- 01 B1 Intermediate
in the same amount or parts for everyone.
in equal shares, proportions, or quantities; evenly distributed.
Simple“The two sisters divided the inheritance equally between them.”
In context“The manager ensured that the bonus pool was distributed equally among all team members to maintain morale during the transition.”
UsageOften follows the verb or the object it modifies.
SynonymsAntonymsunequallyunfairly - 02 B1 Intermediate
to the same level or extent as something else.
to an equal degree or extent; used to compare the intensity of two qualities.
Simple“Both candidates are equally qualified for the job.”
In context“While the first proposal is cheaper, the second is equally effective in addressing the long-term structural issues.”
UsageCommonly placed before an adjective or another adverb.
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
used to introduce another fact that is just as important as the first one.
used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a coordinate point of equivalent importance.
Simple“Diet is important for health; equally, you need to get enough sleep.”
In context“The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions; equally, it must protect the livelihoods of those working in traditional industries.”
UsageOften used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to link ideas.
Synonyms
Usage equally important · equally affect · equally apply
From equal + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.