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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Texas study: Bucks split time equally at scrapes juiced with doe or buck urine. Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024 All of us deserve to be treated equally and all of us deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Nov. 2024 Less emotional but equally effective dramatically is the apparent denouement of the Vince/Chickie power struggle back in New York. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 His former King Crimson colleague, Levin, boasts an equally enviable resume. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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