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

Who better, then, to tackle the equally epic story of the bond market and America’s $40 trillion—and swelling—national debt? — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

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Hammer tends to deliver equally sensible advice, only in a more flamboyant and revved-up package. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally