Equally

/ˈiːkwəli/

Synonyms for "equally" (78 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (16)

according to circumstancesaccordinglyad eundemalikeasas isas it isas matters standas wellat that rateceteris paribuscoequallycoextensively
Noun(1 words)
applied force evenly
Verb(1 words)
apply force evenly
Adverb(1 words)

Strong matches (23)

Related words (39)

Show 12 more words
same heresosquarelysynonymouslythat being sothe same waythereforeunder the circumstancesupon even termswarrantablywarrantedlywithout distinction
Noun(3 words)
icelandic jafnmore inclusionaryselect at random
Adverb(3 words)
more uniform moisteningsimilarlysymmetrically
Adverb(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: according to circumstances, accordingly, ad eundem, alike, applied force evenly.
  • Sentence evidence is available for equally, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "equally".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "equally"

Keep "equally" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "equally" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "equally", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "equally" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

6 relation types

More general

1 entries
degree adverb

More specific

2 entries

Collocations

6 entries
equal distributionequal impactequal likelihoodequal probabilityequal significanceequal treatment

Inflections

2 entries
more equallymost equally

Derivations

3 entries

Antonyms

1 entries

Sample sentences

18 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

You have to share the cake equally.

Source: tatoeba (17655)

Whether you pick the Lions or Tigers to win, the result will be a toss-up because both teams are equally strong.

Source: tatoeba (29856)

There are so-called primitive cultures in the jungles of the Amazon and on the island of New Guinea, and there are so-called advanced cultures in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but the languages of these cultures are all equally advanced and complex.

Source: tatoeba (67741)

The property was divided equally among the heirs.

Source: tatoeba (244258)

Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "equally"?

Closest matches include according to circumstances, accordingly, ad eundem, alike, applied force evenly.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "equally"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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