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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As a result, the total premium that the plans receive makes the healthy and the sick equally attractive from a financial point of view. John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 While the Super Bowl looms large for fans of the NFL, the comparatively insignificant week 17 of the regular season is equally big for fantasy-football players. David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025 The list of companies announcing price changes as a result is equally daunting. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 24 May 2025 Both distilleries showcase Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage, providing distinct yet equally engaging visitor experiences. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 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 31 May. 2025.

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