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equally

adverb
equal·​ly | \ ˈē-kwÉ™-lÄ“ How to pronounce equally (audio) \

Definition of equally

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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Recent Examples on the Web

But her life has been equally shaped by what happened after: the arrival of her youngest brother, Sang Duong. Priya Krishna, Bon Appétit, "The Vietnamese Sandwich Shop Teaching Dallas How to Hire Differently," 12 Sep. 2019 One of Vaquera’s exaggerated coifs to match its equally exaggerated suits and dresses. Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "Blacked-Out Teeth and Liza Minnelli Wigs? Off-Kilter Downtown Beauty Takes New York Fashion Week," 10 Sep. 2019 What began as ethereal clothes with organza ruffles inspired by the Renaissance has now evolved into an equally ruffly complete collection of dresses, tops, bodysuits, and pants. Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, "Meet The Designer Who Wants Everyone To Wear More Sheer Clothing," 10 Sep. 2019 Today, your wide defenders need stamina to bomb up and down the pitch, though their delivery from the flanks is equally important. SI.com, "England: Why This Is the Three Lions' Real Golden Generation," 9 Sep. 2019 With film, all of the pieces are equally important. Nick Romano, EW.com, "James Ransone is the MVP of It Chapter Two," 6 Sep. 2019 While helping someone with cancer is one of Hart’s passions, coaching is equally important. Diane Herbst, PEOPLE.com, "Skating & Cycling Coach Beat Cancer Twice and Devotes Her Life to 'Pure Joy' of Special Olympics," 30 Aug. 2019 The rise of right-wing, even neo-fascist movements in Europe parallels the historic tragedies of the Fascist era, but, equally important, the liberal order is also threatened by an increasingly militant, radical leftist upsurge. Joel Kotkin, National Review, "The Return to Serfdom," 25 July 2019 If Tate is the rising star, then Dalton is yesterday’s news, an equally important cog in the Hollywood machine. David Sims, The Atlantic, "Quentin Tarantino Has Made His Best Movie in a Decade," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of equally

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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equally

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English Language Learners Definition of equally

: in an equal or even manner
: to an equal degree or extent

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