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Equal

🔄 Synonyms of "Equal"

25 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
closenoun(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
touchnounPrimarily physical senses.
peernounSomebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).
likeverbTo enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
evenverbEqual in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
tightverbFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
equivalentnounSimilar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
coordinateverb(mathematics, cartography, astronomy, geography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.
compeernounTo be equal with; to match.
samenounNot different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
matchnoun(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
rivalnounA competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
coequalnounEqual to each other in size, rank or position.
equilateralnoun(geometry, of a polygon) Having all the sides equal.
isometricnounOf or exhibiting equality in dimensions.
isothermalnoun(thermodynamics) Of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature
balancedContaining elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
equidistantOccupying a position midway between two ends or sides.
equalizeverb(transitive) To make equal; to cause to correspond in amount or degree.
isometricalDated form of isometric. [Of or exhibiting equality in dimensions.]
quits(colloquial, British) On equal monetary terms; neither owing or being owed.
fifty-fiftynounIn half: in two equal parts, shares, etc.
equalizedcaused to be equal
equalisedcaused to be equal
beverbAs an auxiliary verb:

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WordDefinition
differverb(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.
unequalnounNot the same.
unlikenounNot like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance; unalike.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Equal"

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WordDefinition
equivalentnounSimilar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
sameNot different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
coequalEqual to each other in size, rank or position.
compeernounTo be equal with; to match.
coordinateverb(ambitransitive) To synchronize (activities).
equalizeverb(transitive) To make equal; to cause to correspond in amount or degree.
evenEqual in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
be(medicine) Initialism of board-eligible.
tied(sports or games) That resulted in a tie.
as good asalmost, virtually, practically; tantamount to
balancedContaining elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.
equidistantOccupying a position midway between two ends or sides.
fifty-fiftyHalf and half.
closeHaving little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly; see also close to.
tightFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
peernounSomebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).
likeSimilar.
touchnounPrimarily physical senses.
rivalHaving the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.
quits(colloquial, British) On equal monetary terms; neither owing or being owed.

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