equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē How to pronounce equally (audio)
Synonyms of equallynext
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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The cost barrier has been equally consistent. Allison Palmer march 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026 When the seas get stormy, embrace it with an equally moody bedding hue. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Men and women were equally represented and 90 percent were white. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026 As in politics and the arts, the fallout from the infamous Epstein files has been equally dramatic at the top tiers of science. Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equally

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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