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

While Switzerland is often associated with ski season, summer is an equally great time to visit, too. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025

Staying hydrated is equally important as water helps fiber do its job by preventing stool from drying out. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025

The seemingly unassuming coming-of-ager – a sunny portrait of happy high-school adolescence in Seoul – builds in complexity as a vision of livewire student’s Joo-in’s courage and resilience in the face of trauma, unknown and then misinterpreted by her equally young classmates. —John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025

Mealtime is equally theatrical in the oval dining room, with vibrant floral wallpaper and a bank of curved windows that provide a perfect sightline to an outdoor fountain. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally