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

Though its flagship Noho location can book out quickly, its equally delicious (and newer) spot in Williamsburg is a bit easier to secure a reservation at, for now. — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Its new five-year archaeological blueprint for 2026–2030 combines ambitious technological plans with an equally significant cultural objective, which is to strengthen China’s influence over how its history is understood around the world. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Some people believe that storing perfume in the refrigerator will help keep it fresh, but cosmetics company Lancôme says this is equally bad. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Metroid's fate feels equally in the balance right now, and in a world where game studios are closing down and rivals like Microsoft are shrinking their focus to big-hitter franchises, Nintendo could easily let Metroid fall back into obscurity. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally