Equally: meaning, definitions and examples

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equally

[ ˈiːkwəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a fair and impartial way

To do something equally means to do it without showing favoritism or bias, treating all parties or individuals the same. It implies a sense of fairness and equality in the distribution of resources, opportunities, or outcomes.

Synonyms

equitably, fairly, impartially

Examples of usage

The teacher graded all the students' exams equally, without any preference.
In a healthy relationship, both partners should contribute equally to household chores.

^{Context #2}

to the same degree or extent

When something is done equally, it means that it is done in a manner where all aspects or parties are given the same amount of attention, importance, or consideration.

Synonyms

equitably, evenly, uniformly

Examples of usage

The team divided the tasks equally among its members to ensure everyone had an equal workload.
She distributed her time equally between work, family, and hobbies.

Translations

Translations of the word "equally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 igualmente

🇮🇳 समान रूप से

🇩🇪 gleichmäßig

ebenso
gleich

🇮🇩 secara setara

🇺🇦 однаково

🇵🇱 równo

🇯🇵 等しく

🇫🇷 également

🇪🇸 igualmente

🇹🇷 eşit olarak

🇰🇷 동등하게

🇸🇦 بالتساوي

🇨🇿 rovně

🇸🇰 rovnako

🇨🇳 相等地

🇸🇮 enako

🇮🇸 jafnvel

🇰🇿 тең

🇬🇪 თანაბრად

🇦🇿 bərabər

🇲🇽 igualmente

Word origin

The adverb 'equally' originated from the Middle English word 'equallych', which was derived from the Old French word 'egale', ultimately from the Latin word 'aequalis'. The concept of equality and fairness has been a fundamental value in various societies throughout history, leading to the development and usage of the term 'equally' in modern English.