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

Mitochondria play a different but equally critical role.

From Science Daily

Money raised by venture firms was equally weak.

From The Wall Street Journal

The environmental benefits are equally striking: fewer cars on the road, reduced emissions, and less strain on public infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Soboroff is a boyish 42, with a mop of dark curls and round specs, equally comfortable in the field and at the anchor desk.

From Los Angeles Times

Beating jet lag is equally serious business for globe-trotting corporate bosses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• equitably
• fairly
• justly
• uniformly