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• Descreve algo que é o mesmo em quantidade, tamanho, valor ou status que outra coisa, ou que tem as mesmas características. Também pode indicar algo justo ou imparcial.

Describes something that is the same in quantity, size, value, or status as something else.

1. Same in quantity or valueA2formal

   Being the same in number, amount, degree, or value.

   Igual

   • The two pieces of cake are equal in size.
   • All employees receive equal pay for equal work.
   • The scores were equal at the end of the game.

   Sinônimosalikecommensuratecorrespondingequivalentevenidenticalmatchingsametantamountuniform

   Antônimosdifferentdisparatedissimilarincommensurateunequalunevenunlikevarying

2. Having the same rights or statusB1formal

   Having the same rights, opportunities, or treatment as others.

   Igual

   • Everyone deserves equal treatment under the law.
   • The company promotes equal opportunities for all staff.
   • They fought for equal rights in society.

   Sinônimoscoequalequivalentsame

   Antônimosunequal

3. Adequate or capableB2formal

   Having the necessary ability, strength, or resources to handle something.

   Capaz

   • She proved equal to the challenge of leading the team.
   • He was not equal to the demands of the job.
   • The new system is equal to handling large amounts of data.

   Sinônimosadequatecapablecompetentfitqualifiedsuitableup to

   Antônimosinadequateincapableinsufficientunequal

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa que é igual a outra em status, valor, qualidade ou grau.

A noun referring to a person or thing that is the same as another in status, value, quality, or degree.

incontável

1. Person of equal statusB1formal

   A person who is considered to have the same rights, status, or abilities as another.

   Igual

   • She treats all her employees as equals.
   • In a democracy, citizens are considered equals before the law.
   • He felt he was finally among his intellectual equals.

   Sinônimoscoequalcompeercounterpartequivalentmatchpeer

   Antônimosinferiorsuperior

2. Match or counterpartB2formal

   Something that is identical in value, measure, or degree to something else.

   Equivalente

   • This new model has no equal in the market.
   • Her performance was without equal in the competition.
   • The two paintings are considered equals in artistic value.

   Sinônimoscounterpartequivalentfellowmatchparallelpeer

   Antônimoscomplementcontraryopposite

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo é o mesmo em quantidade, tamanho, grau ou valor que outra coisa.

A verb used to indicate being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value as something else.

1. Be the same asA2formal

   To be identical in value, amount, function, or meaning.

   Ser igual a

   • Two plus two equals four.
   • His achievement equals that of his predecessor.
   • The cost of the repairs equals the price of a new car.

   Sinônimosagreecoincidecorrespondmatchmirrorparalleltally

   Antônimosdifferdisagreevary

2. Match or rivalB2formal

   To be as good as or achieve the same standard as someone or something.

   Igualar-se

   • No one can equal her in dedication.
   • The new model equals the old one in performance.
   • He equaled the world record in the 100-meter dash.

   Sinônimosapproachemulatematchparallelrivaltouch

   Antônimosexceedoutclassoutdooutperformoutshinesurpass