equal
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈiːkwəl/]
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1. equal (adj) — sense 1
Definition: The same in one or more respects.
Example: Near-synonyms: equivalent; see also Thesaurus:equal
2. equal (adj) — sense 2
Definition: The same in one or more respects.: The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
Example: We hold that all men are created equal and are thus equal under the law.
3. equal (adj) — sense 3
Definition: The same in one or more respects.: The same in all respects that matter practically; interchangeable, fungible, or (even sometimes) identical for practical purposes.
Example: Equal conditions should produce equal results.
4. equal (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
Example: Two plus two equals four.
5. equal (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To make equivalent to; to cause to match.
Example: David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.
6. equal (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To match in degree or some other quality, to match up to.
Example: And what delights can equal those
That stir the spirit’s inner deeps,
When one that loves but knows not, reaps
A truth from one that loves and knows?
7. equal (noun) — sense 7
Definition: A person or thing of equal status to others.
Example: We're all equals here.
8. equal (noun) — sense 8
Definition: State of being equal; equality.
Example: Thou that presum'st to weigh the world anew,
And all things to an equall to restore.
Concept: Равенство
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Polarities
Equality ↔ Hierarchy — concept «Равенство»
Fairness ↔ Cheating — concept «Равенство»
Power – resources ↔ Universalism – concern — concept «Равенство»
Superiority ↔ Lowliness — concept «Равенство»
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