equal
adj 1: well matched; having the same quantity, value, or measure as
another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before
the law" [ant: {unequal}]
2: equal in amount or value; "like amounts"; "equivalent
amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the
other a like number"; "an equal number"; "the same number"
[syn: {like}, {equivalent}, {same}] [ant: {unlike}]
n : a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
[syn: {peer}, {match}, {compeer}]
v 1: be identical or equivalent to: "One dollar equals 1,000
rubles these days!" [syn: {be}] [ant: {differ}]
2: be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival
cotton for durability" [syn: {touch}, {rival}, {match}]
3: make equal or uniform; "let's equalize the duties among all
employees in this office" [syn: {equalize}]