Synonyms for

Equivalents

Verb / ɪˈkwɪvʌlʌnts / Another word for equivalents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

equivalent combiningweight eq equivalentweight equals alternatives substitutes replacements stand-ins counterparts correspondents analogs parallels similars matches comparables equivalences likenesses samenesses identicals duplicates clones copies

Synonyms by register

Formal

parities correspondences matches equivalencies

Informal

twins look-alikes same kindred

Literary

counterparts kindred spirits

Antonyms

differences dissimilarities contrasts discrepancies unlikeness incompatibles

Common collocations

  • exact equivalents
  • close equivalents
  • mathematical equivalents
  • conceptual equivalents
  • functional equivalents
  • linguistic equivalents
  • cultural equivalents

Word family

noun equivalent
adjective equivalent
adverb equivalently

Usage note

The word 'equivalents' refers to things that are equal in value, amount, or meaning. It is often used in contexts of comparison or substitution.

Example sentences

  1. John and Jane's salaries are equivalents.
  2. A dollar bill and four quarters are equivalents.
  3. The word 'cat' and 'feline' are equivalents.
  4. The number 5 and 2+3 are equivalents.
  5. Red and green are not equivalents.

Quotes

  • 'A smile is the universal welcome.' - Max Eastman
  • 'Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.' - Victor Borge
  • 'Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.' - Mother Teresa

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