equally

[ ee-kwuh-lee ]

adverb

1. in an equal or identical manner:

   to treat rich and poor equally.

2. to an equal degree or extent:

   You are equally matched.

Word History and Origins

Origin of equally¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; equal, -ly

Example Sentences

But it could equally be explained by an ocean of molten rock, which would preclude life, according to Prof Oliver Shorttle of Cambridge University.

From BBC

On paper, the Green Party of England and Wales is equally clear, at the opposite end of the spectrum.

From BBC

So note: The two have comparable chart histories as solo artists and were given equally prominent slots this weekend—a strong vouch from Coachella that their solo stardoms stand distinct.

From Los Angeles Times

And the Cubs bullpen was equally stout, permitting just one score the rest of the way.

From Los Angeles Times

As we move forward in the present-day story, the way that those coping mechanisms fail and what replaces them will be equally different and hopefully complex and interesting to explore.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• equitably
• fairly
• justly
• uniformly