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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
That’s because the wind doesn’t always blow at the same speed, nor is every day equally sunny in most places. Harold Wallace, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025 For sleek travel dresses at equally affordable prices, shop these Amazon picks and thank me later. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 Katie, a performing artist and painter, is equally passionate about brining the community's art scene together and building a support system for regional artists. Arkansas Online, 16 Aug. 2025 With three children aged 7, 5, and 3, and a husband with an equally demanding career, there's no doubt that life is a balancing act. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

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

More from Merriam-Webster on equally

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!