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equally

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈikwəɫi// UK //ˈiːkwəli// equal·ly General-service

adv. in the same way or to the same degree. You use it when two things are the same in size, importance, or value.

adv. to an identical degree or in an identical manner. Used to indicate that two or more things share a quality or status without variation.


SIMPLE

The two sisters are equally talented at piano.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager promised to treat all employees equally regardless of how long they had worked for the company.

COMPLEX

While the first proposal is more cost-effective, the second is equally valid when considering the long-term environmental impact on the local community.

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Origin

From equal + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb in a clause.

Pitfall

They are equal talentedThey are equally talentedLearners often use the adjective 'equal' instead of the adverb 'equally' to modify another adjective.

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