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EQUALLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

To the same degree (often followed by 'as')

Example:

he is every bit as mean as she is

Synonyms:

as; equally; every bit

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

equal (having the same quantity, value, or measure as another)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way

Example:

deal equally with rich and poor

Synonyms:

equally; evenly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

unequally (in an unequal or partial manner)

Pertainym:

equal (having the same quantity, value, or measure as another)

Credits

 Context examples: 

His objections, the scruples of his integrity, seemed all done away, nobody could tell how; and the doubts and hesitations of her ambition were equally got over—and equally without apparent reason.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)

It would be well for the eldest sister if she were equally satisfied with her situation, for a change is not very probable there.

(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)

“If I can but see one of my daughters happily settled at Netherfield,” said Mrs. Bennet to her husband, “and all the others equally well married, I shall have nothing to wish for.”

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

But not all oceans are equally hospitable—and some oceans will be better places to live than others due to their global circulation patterns.

(Some Exoplanets May Have Greater Variety of Life than Exists on Earth, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Exposed and non-exposed skin sites are equally affected.

(Bowen Disease of the Skin, NCI Thesaurus)

The burden of disease is not borne equally by all population groups in the United State.

(Cancer Burden, NCI Thesaurus)

Any object larger than dust particles would dim all wavelengths of light equally when passing in front of Tabby's Star.

(Mysterious Dimming of Tabby's Star May Be Caused by Dust, NASA)

The lovebirds navigated all environments equally well.

(Scientists discover how birds navigate crosswinds, National Science Foundation)

“But evidence suggests that increasing dietary potassium may have an equally important effect on hypertension."

(Study: Fruits and Vegetables Can Lower Blood Pressure, VOA)

The team's technique applies equally well to similar observations taken from orbit around any world, not just Titan.

(Sunsets on Titan reveal the complexity of hazy exoplanets, NASA)