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

Looking at the distribution of minutes played in midfield, Arteta can afford to share that game time out more equally across his group of midfielders. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The Little Chartroom has become a chic dining destination with Nordic influences and tasting menus full of Scottish flavors, while sister restaurant Ardfern offers a more relaxed but equally delicious all-day dining experience. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

If technology can measure an offside decision by centimeters, fans may expect every decision to feel equally certain. — Pooya Tabesh, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The buttery yellow is soft enough to feel like a neutral, though a white version is equally timeless if your palette leans quieter. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally