How to Use "Equal" with Example Sentences

equal (adj): the same in size, amount, value, or rights

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Used with verbs:

"Their test scores are equal."
(be: is/am/are)

"We need to make the groups equal."
(make)

"We hope their abilities will become equal by the end of the year."
(become)

Used with adverbs:

"The two sides should be exactly equal."
(exactly, absolutely)

"The two candidates are almost equal."
(almost, virtually, nearly, pretty much)

"When will things be truly equal between men and women?"
(truly, genuinely)

Used with prepositions:

"The Canadian dollar is roughly equal to the U.S. dollar."
(to)

"The pieces are nearly equal in size."
(in)

Used with nouns:

"They are working for equal rights."
(rights, treatment, status, benefits)

"They each received an equal share of the prize."
(share, part, amount)

"He should receive equal recognition for his work."
(recognition, pay)

"There is an equal chance of this project succeeding or failing."
(chance, probability)

"Creativity and speed are of equal importance on this project."
(importance)

equal (n): someone or something that is the same in size, amount, value, or rights

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Used with adjectives:

"The two candidates are intellectual equals."
(intellectual)

Used with verbs:

"He considers her as an equal."
(considers, regards, thinks of, treats)

Used with prepositions:

"The two enemies met as equals."
(as)

"The debate between intellectual equals was intense."
(between, among)

"His athletic ability is without equal."
(without)

equal (v): to make the same in size, amount, or value

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Used with nouns:

"She tried to equal his record."
(record, results, score, grade)