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

The Birkin intrigued the core Hermès customers, who lived in the tony 16th arrondissement where Birkin herself lived, or on the equally tony Upper East Side in New York City. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

While eliminating progressive programs, Walls said the state should fulfill its obligation to fully and equally fund all public schools. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Attendees like Megan Moroney, who was one of several musical guests for this year’s show, opted for dazzling looks consisting of stylish high-shine footwear and equally shiny outfits. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

As for the first half of the bill, that featured a slightly less popular but equally controversial cult movie from the era, which also dealt with religion. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally