Definition of EQUALLY

equally

Adverb

  • In the same or to the same extent.
  • to the same degree (often followed by `as')
    • "they were equally beautiful"
  • in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
    • "they split their winnings equally"
    • "deal equally with rich and poor"

Adv

  • In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly
  • In equal degree or extent; just as.
  • Used to link two or more coordinate elements

Examples

  • All citizens are equally taxed.
  • Both players equally desired the triple word score, leading to a tense standoff.
  • John suffered setbacks at his job. Equally, Frank's business slowed.
  • The gas stations are equally far from the highway.
  • The pie was divided equally among the guests.
  • They shared equally in the spoils.

Origin / Etymology

From equal + -ly.

Synonyms

as, evenly, every bit, equally, equivalently, mutually

Antonyms

unequally, unevenly

Scrabble Score: 19

equally: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
equally: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
equally: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

equally: valid Words With Friends Word