equal
/ˈiːkwəl/adjective
उच्चारण ईक्वल
बराबर, समान; सक्षम
Basic word
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the same in size, quantity, value; having the same rights or being treated the same; (equal to sth) having the necessary strength or ability to do something
बराबर, समान; सक्षम
- equal rights
- equal pay for equal work
- equal to the task
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- All citizens are equal before the law.
- Mix equal amounts of flour and sugar.
- The two teams were equal in strength.
Synonyms same identical equivalent even capable
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[T]
to be the same in size, quantity, value as something else; to be as good as somebody or something
बराबर होना
- Two plus two equals four.
- She equalled the record.
- Ten divided by two equals five.
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- Nobody can equal her speed over short distances.
- His score equalled the school record.
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[C]
a person or thing of the same quality or with the same status, rights as another
बराबरी वाला
- She treats everyone as an equal.
- As a singer she has no equal in our town.
- The two partners met as equals.
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- In the club, everyone is regarded as an equal.
Synonyms peer match counterpart equivalent
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
equal to + noun / number
Use to for comparing amounts, quantities and abilities: equal to 5, equal to the task.
मात्रा, संख्या और क्षमता की तुलना के लिए 'to' का प्रयोग होता है: equal to 5, equal to the task।
- Two plus three is equal to five.
- Is he equal to the task of leading the team?
equal + noun / of equal + noun
Before a noun, equal means the same or fair: equal rights, equal parts.
Noun से पहले 'equal' का अर्थ समान या उचित होता है: equal rights, equal parts।
- All citizens have equal rights.
- Cut the cake into equal parts.
equal (noun)
As a noun, an equal is a person of the same status. It is often used in the phrase 'treat as an equal'.
Noun के रूप में equal का अर्थ समान स्थिति का व्यक्ति है। प्रायः 'treat as an equal' phrase में आता है।
- She treats her students as equals.
- He has no equal in mathematics.
equal (verb): equalled, equalling
As a transitive verb it means to be the same as or to match; it takes no preposition.
सकर्मक क्रिया के रूप में इसका अर्थ बराबर होना या बराबरी करना है; इसके बाद preposition नहीं आता।
- Three times four equals twelve.
- She equalled the school record in the 100 metres.
+Collocations 4
equal + noun
rightspayopportunitytreatmentpartsshare
- The law ensures equal pay for men and women.
verb + equal
beremainbecomeprovetreat as
- In the classroom, everyone must be treated as equal.
equal in + noun
in sizein valuein weightin strengthin number
- The two rooms are equal in size.
on equal terms / equal footing
on equal termson an equal footingequal chanceequal to the occasion
- Rich and poor children should compete on equal terms.
“More examples 5
- All men and women are equal before the law.
कानून के सामने सभी स्त्री-पुरुष समान हैं।
- Radhika divided the sweets into equal shares for her friends.
राधिका ने अपने मित्रों के लिए मिठाइयों को बराबर हिस्सों में बाँटा।
- The two teams were equal in strength, so the match ended in a draw.
दोनों टीमें बल में बराबर थीं, इसलिए मैच ड्रॉ रहा।
- Ten divided by two equals five.
दस को दो से भाग देने पर पाँच आता है।
- As a poet, she had few equals in her generation.
कवि के रूप में अपनी पीढ़ी में उसकी बराबरी करने वाले बहुत कम थे।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Five plus five is equal ten.
✓ Five plus five is equal to ten.
Equal is followed by to when comparing amounts.
मात्राओं की तुलना में 'equal' के बाद 'to' आता है।
✗ Both the boys are equally tall as each other.
✓ Both the boys are equally tall.
Equally does not take as; the comparison is already complete.
'Equally' के साथ 'as' नहीं आता; तुलना पहले से पूर्ण है।
✗ She equals with her brother in height.
✓ She equals her brother in height.
As a verb, equal takes a direct object with no preposition.
Verb के रूप में 'equal' सीधे object लेता है, preposition नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe sameness, but in different ways.
ये शब्द समानता को अलग-अलग ढंग से बताते हैं।
Exactly the same in amount, value or rights.
मात्रा, मूल्य या अधिकार में बिल्कुल समान।
- The two sides are equal.
Having the same value or effect, but not necessarily the same form.
समान मूल्य या प्रभाव वाला, पर आवश्यक नहीं कि रूप समान हो।
- A rupee has no equivalent in dollars unless exchanged.
Exactly the same in every detail.
हर विवरण में बिल्कुल एक जैसा।
- The twins wore identical shirts.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Equal to sth ('equal to the task'), equal in sth ('equal in size'); equally (not 'equally as': 'They are equally good').
अक्सर पूछा जाता है: equal to sth ('equal to the task'), equal in sth ('equal in size'); equally ('equally as' नहीं: 'They are equally good')।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Other things being equal (if nothing else changes), first among equals (the leader of a group of people with the same rank; used for the Prime Minister).
Idioms: other things being equal (यदि और कुछ न बदले), first among equals (समान पद वाले लोगों का नेता, समकक्षों में प्रथम; प्रधानमंत्री के लिए प्रयुक्त)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law; Article 39(d) (a Directive Principle) asks for equal pay for equal work for men and women; the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
अनुच्छेद 14 कानून के समक्ष समानता की गारंटी देता है; अनुच्छेद 39(d) (नीति निदेशक तत्व) पुरुषों और स्त्रियों के लिए समान काम का समान वेतन माँगता है; समान पारिश्रमिक अधिनियम, 1976।