equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē 

1

: in an equal or uniform manner : evenly

sharing the money equally

2

: to an equal degree

respected equally by young and old

Examples of equally in a Sentence

The money will be distributed equally among the winners.

My opinions are equally valid.

She's respected equally by the young and old.

The two projects are equally important.

Recent Examples on the Web

Aluminum foil reflects heat from both its dull and shiny sides equally. —Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

For Connell, who posts videos about partners sharing a family’s mental load equally, one of the most exciting days of her childhood occurred while shopping for gifts for her siblings. —Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025

But straight-leg jeans would look equally cute with a sweater, puffer jacket, and boots this winter. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

For practitioners, the appeal is equally clear. —Amy Francombe, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally