Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

equal to

Idioms  
  1. Adequate or fit in ability or extent, as in I'm not sure I'm equal to the task. [Late 1600s] Also see feel up to; up to.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The owner says she wants future generations of female players to enjoy opportunities equal to those available to boys, regardless of where they grow up.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Lozano Sr. had already founded La Prensa in San Antonio when he arrived in L.A. and saw a city in need of a Spanish-language newspaper equal to U.S. mainstream papers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Tran’s insurer reimbursed her about $1,350, leaving her responsible for $250 of the bill, equal to her deductible.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The new payout, equal to $1.84, represents an annual yield of about 3.9% based on Tuesday’s closing price of $46.67.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

She joined “the lecturing corps” as an agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society, earning ten dollars a week, an amount equal to about $300 in today’s dollars.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com