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

Instead of just relying on the network’s standard correspondents, the network’s broadcast seemed to lean equally on Free Press favorites and proponents for Iran strikes. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Next to Nina sat Bess Pfeiffer, who, in her typical, drunken, combative fashion, seemed determined to pick an argument with Sam or Finn, equally disinterested parties. —Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026

Recent actions in Massachusetts and Oklahoma represent different but equally perilous threats that the industry cannot afford to ignore. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026

Pope was equally amazing with 16 points on some timely pull-up jumpers and ultra professional management of the offense. —Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally