equally
/ˈiːkwəli/adverb
उच्चारण ईक्वली
समान रूप से, बराबर
Core word
- 1
to the same degree; in the same way
समान रूप से, बराबर
- Both candidates are equally qualified.
- The two plans are equally good.
- All citizens should be treated equally under the law.
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- Both brothers are equally fond of cricket.
- The two teams are equally matched, so the result is hard to predict.
- Girls and boys should be equally encouraged to study science.
Synonyms similarly evenly alike identically
Opposite unequally differently
- 2
in equal parts or amounts
बराबर-बराबर हिस्सों में
- The profits were divided equally among the four partners.
- The inheritance was shared equally between the two brothers.
- Divide the sweets equally between the children.
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- The cost of the trip was shared equally among all the members.
- The prize money was split equally between the winners.
Synonyms evenly fairly
Opposite unevenly
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used to introduce a further point that is as important as the one before
साथ ही, उसी प्रकार
- We must reduce costs, but equally we must protect jobs.
- Speed matters; equally, accuracy cannot be ignored in the exam.
- Practice is important; equally, you need enough rest before the exam.
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- The plan is attractive. Equally, it carries some risk.
- Parents must guide their children, but equally they must listen to them.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
equally + adjective / adverb
Equally means to the same degree. It is often used without as; a second item is mentioned in the same sentence or earlier.
'Equally' का अर्थ उसी मात्रा में है। इसका प्रयोग प्रायः 'as' के बिना होता है; दूसरी वस्तु उसी या पिछले वाक्य में बताई जाती है।
- Both answers are equally correct.
- Radhika and Meera are equally talented.
equally as is not used (use as ... as)
Do not combine equally with as; choose either equally or as + adjective + as.
Equally के साथ 'as' नहीं जोड़ते; या तो 'equally' या 'as + adjective + as' चुनें।
- Both are equally important, or Both are as important as each other.
equally (in equal parts)
Equally also means in equal shares: divide the sweets equally.
Equally का अर्थ बराबर हिस्सों में भी है: divide the sweets equally।
- The profit was shared equally among the partners.
equally, ... (sentence adverb)
At the start of a sentence, equally introduces a further point of the same importance: Equally, we must think of costs.
वाक्य के आरंभ में 'equally' उतने ही महत्व का एक और बिंदु जोड़ता है: Equally, we must think of costs।
- We must save water; equally, we must stop waste.
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equally + adjective
importantgoodlikelytruevalidresponsible
- Both options are equally likely to succeed.
verb + equally
sharedividetreatsplitdistribute
- The teacher treats all students equally.
equally + well / badly
wellbadlyfasthardoften
- She plays chess and carrom equally well.
equally as well as / and
equally ... andequally ... orequally goodequally bad
- The food was equally spicy and sweet.
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- The two brothers love cricket equally.
दोनों भाई क्रिकेट को समान रूप से पसंद करते हैं।
- The land was divided equally among the heirs.
ज़मीन उत्तराधिकारियों में बराबर बाँटी गई।
- All three questions are equally difficult for beginners.
तीनों प्रश्न शुरुआती लोगों के लिए समान रूप से कठिन हैं।
- Radhika is good at maths; equally, she is good at drawing.
राधिका गणित में अच्छी है; उतनी ही वह चित्रकला में भी अच्छी है।
- Teachers must treat all children equally, whatever their background.
शिक्षकों को सभी बच्चों से पृष्ठभूमि की परवाह किए बिना समान व्यवहार करना चाहिए।
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✗ Both the books are equally as useful.
✓ Both the books are equally useful.
Equally and as should not be used together before an adjective.
Adjective से पहले 'equally' और 'as' एक साथ नहीं आते।
✗ She is equally clever than her sister.
✓ She is equally clever as her sister.
Equally clever is followed by as in this comparison, not than.
इस तुलना में 'equally clever' के बाद 'as' आता है, 'than' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These expressions all show sameness of degree, but differ in structure.
ये सभी अभिव्यक्तियाँ मात्रा में समानता दर्शाती हैं, पर संरचना में भिन्न हैं।
In the same degree; no 'as' after it.
समान मात्रा में; इसके बाद 'as' नहीं आता।
- Both are equally clever.
In the same way; used to say that something similar applies.
उसी प्रकार; यह बताने के लिए कि वैसा ही कुछ लागू होता है।
- She voted; likewise, her brother did.
In a similar way; placed after the subject or verb.
समान रूप से; subject या क्रिया के बाद आता है।
- The twins dress alike.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
similarly evenly alike identically fairly at the same time likewise
Antonyms
unequally differently unevenly
§Grammar and usage
Avoid 'equally as', so say 'She is equally good' or 'She is as good as him', not 'She is equally as good as him'.
'equally as' से बचें, इसलिए 'She is equally good' या 'She is as good as him' कहें, 'She is equally as good as him' नहीं।