equally

[ ee-kwuh-lee ]

/ ˈi kwə li /

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in an equal or identical manner: to treat rich and poor equally.

to an equal degree or extent: You are equally matched.

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Origin of equally

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

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How to use equally in a sentence

The term has its roots in the ad industry, but the concept applies equally to creative roles in tech and marketing firms.
Future of Work Forum recap: Coronavirus crisis forcing leadership to evolve|Digiday Editors|February 12, 2021|Digiday
As vaccines continue to roll out, reports of states simultaneously running out of doses and scrambling to use doses before they expire seem equally common.
The CDC says COVID-19 is no match for two masks|Sara Chodosh|February 11, 2021|Popular-Science
The design is similar to single-zone heated blankets, except the heating elements are divided, usually equally between two sides of the blanket.
Best heated throw blanket: Bundle up with these electric blankets|PopSci Commerce Team|February 11, 2021|Popular-Science
I love classical equally to folk, idiomatic music, as well as popular music.
The challenges of conducting in a pandemic|Patrick Folliard|February 9, 2021|Washington Blade

Technology can provide solutions, but these intangibles—culture, support, and investment—are equally important.
Online classes are difficult for the hard of hearing. Here’s how to fix that.|Eli Reiter|February 9, 2021|Popular-Science
Although he brings a Western spin to things, he seems equally inspired by the local sense of style.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In the classic skillset of piloting, mental acuity, and its coordination with hand and foot movements, is equally vital.
Flight 8501 Poses Question: Are Modern Jets Too Automated to Fly?|Clive Irving|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But equally as important, he was a great guy, and a kind and generous friend.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I suffer from no delusion that the justice system treats black and white equally.
Bill de Blasio’s Tea Party Problem|Will Cain|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the other hand, I have an equally strong urge to tell secrets.
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination|Mindy Farabee|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Judge or sheriff, it was all one to them, each being equally terrible in their eyes.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
That the inconstancy of such notices, in cases equally important, proves they did not proceed from any such agent.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)|Daniel Defoe
Captains Spotstroke and Pool were equally careful; the rest of those present drank freely.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
According to the general verdict, she was equally successful in oils and water-colors.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
It seemed strange to me to be passing the room of my beloved Goethe, with our equally beloved Liszt!
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay

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