equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē How to pronounce equally (audio)
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.
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And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025 As the founder and CEO of Shondaland – a media empire behind hits like Scandal, Inventing Anna Bridgerton and more – Rhimes balances intense storytelling with the equally demanding role of being a mother of three. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 Smoky and savory, our Cowboy Pot Roast is equally at home served over mashed potatoes, grits, or rice. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 Yet just east of the busy Grand Canyon Village lies a stretch of road with equally jaw-dropping vistas and far fewer crowds. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for equally

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of equally was in the 14th century

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“Equally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equally. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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