equally

American  

[ee-kwuh-lee] / ˈi kwə li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of equally

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

Example Sentences

He was overtaken by another feeling equally as strong.

From Literature

He celebrated the U.S. men’s hockey team, though he still had to take a swipe at the equally successful women’s team that skipped the speech.

From Salon

But just as AI hype has sent technology stocks to frothy highs, investors are pouring into consumer staples with the same enthusiasm, pushing some retailers toward valuations that feel equally inflated.

From MarketWatch

The other eight members of the MPC have split into two equally sized camps consistently favoring either lower or steady borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jones is equally adept at the delicate prose, as in this description of a well-worn family Bible: “The paper, thin as butterfly wings, was heavy with wisdom.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• equitably
• fairly
• justly
• uniformly