Synonyms for

Equals

Verb / ˈi:kwʌlz / Another word for equals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be the same in value, size, or importance

Synonyms & similar words

equalize touch compeer equalise equate be match differ peer rival equal matches parallels balances

Synonyms by register

Formal

corresponds matches is equivalent to balances

Informal

is the same as is like ties with is even with

Literary

quals is commensurate with

Antonyms

differs varies contrasts deviates diverges outranks surpasses

Common collocations

  • equals sign
  • equals zero
  • equals one
  • equals the sum
  • equals the difference
  • equals the product
  • equals the quotient

Word family

noun equality
verb equalize
adjective equal
adverb equally

Usage note

In mathematics, 'equals' is a verb indicating that two quantities have the same value. Be careful not to confuse it with 'equates', which means to regard as equal or equivalent.

Example sentences

  1. The length of the blue ribbon equals the length of the red ribbon.
  2. Five plus five equals ten.
  3. My love for you equals the stars in the sky.
  4. In a fair game, the score of each team should equal at the end.
  5. The weight of the elephant equals the weight of ten men.

Quotes

  • In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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