Meaning & use
equally
In equal amounts, degrees, or shares, or to the same extent as something else.
See it in a sentence
The inheritance was divided equally among all three of the siblings.
Both candidates are equally qualified for the position, making the choice difficult.
A note on using this word
Equally can modify a verb ('shared equally') or connect two adjectives ('cheap and equally reliable').
Words with a similar meaning
evenlyidentically
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Words with an opposite meaning
unequally
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