Equal means that two or more things have the same value or size. We use it to say things are the same or match in number or amount.
Two plus two is equal to four.
The boxes are equal in size.
Equal means treating people the same and fair. It means no one is better or worse than others in rights or treatment.
All people have equal rights.
Teachers should give equal attention to all students.
As a verb, equal means to be the same as something else in value or number. It shows two things are the same or can reach the same level.
He can equal the world record.
Their score equals ours.
As a noun, equal means a person or thing who has the same ability or qualities. It shows someone is as good as another.
She is his equal in skill.
No equal can beat him in chess.
In math, equal is used for the symbol that means two things are the same. It shows when numbers or amounts are equal.
Use the equal sign in math problems.
5 plus 3 equals 8 with = sign.
Equal can describe when things have the same importance or value in certain areas like law or business. It means they are treated as the same.
These two contracts have equal legal power.
The shares are equal in value.
In computing, equal means two items or data have the same value. It is important in checking conditions or values in programs.
These two variables are equal in the program.
If the values are equal, run the code.
