equally

[ee-kwuh-lee]

adverb

1. in an equal or identical manner.

   to treat rich and poor equally.

2. to an equal degree or extent.

   You are equally matched.

Word History and Origins

Origin of equally¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; equal, -ly

Example Sentences

The groups behind the report urge Democrats to respond with equally “aggressive and immediate” measures.

From Salon

The geographical spread of the fires was equally alarming.

From Science Daily

That money is pooled and shared equally for now, but Manfred could offer the Dodgers and other financial behemoths a chance to keep more of — or all of — that money for themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

"All I want to do is play football and be treated equally," he said in an accompanying video.

From BBC

Certainly, some of the criticisms of the original law apply equally to the amendment that covers XL bullies - including the point of the view that the most irresponsible owners don't bother to comply with it.

From BBC

Related Words

• equitably 
• fairly 
• justly 
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