equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē How to pronounce equally (audio)
1
: in an equal or uniform manner : evenly
sharing the money equally
2
: to an equal degree
respected equally by young and old

Examples of equally in a Sentence

The money will be distributed equally among the winners. My opinions are equally valid. She's respected equally by the young and old. The two projects are equally important.
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The bubble is shaping up to be a mess at this stage, as multiple teams hold wins over one another, share similar losses, and own equally questionable resumes. Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 However, many individuals are equally frustrated with the lack of opportunities and are experiencing a relatively stagnant labor market, especially with the numerous layoffs that have occurred in the last year. Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 But, as Rothwell tells TIME, the excursion promises to be equally important for Belinda’s personal development. Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 Every issue may have two sides, but not all sides are equally valid, and some are even dangerous. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for equally 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of equally was in the 14th century

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“Equally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equally. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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