equally

adverb

equal·​ly ˈē-kwə-lē 

1

: in an equal or uniform manner : evenly

sharing the money equally

2

: to an equal degree

respected equally by young and old

Examples of equally in a Sentence

The money will be distributed equally among the winners.

My opinions are equally valid.

She's respected equally by the young and old.

The two projects are equally important.

Recent Examples on the Web

Soderbergh surrounds his two powerhouse actors with an equally dreamy ensemble cast, including Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page and a former 007 himself, Pierce Brosnan. —Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025

For the stern lawyer and detective looks, Diaz created a tight, slick, and equally austere updo. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025

However, not all neighbors are equally willing to engage in discussion. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

The San Francisco cinema salutes the equally visionary and iconic director — who died in January at the age of 78 — by showing several of his greatest works in March and April. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing equally

• equally as

Rhymes for equally

• unequally