<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with): The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light.</li><li>like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.: two students of equal brilliance.</li><li>Synonyms: correspondent, coordinate, commensurate, proportionate</li><li>Antonyms: different</li><li>evenly proportioned or balanced: an equal contest.</li><li>uniform in operation or effect: equal laws.</li><li>Synonyms: invariant, regular, uniform, even</li><li>adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree: The supply is equal to the demand.</li><li>having adequate ability, means, or other characteristics: Their English boots were not equal to the rigors of a Canadian winter.</li><li>Synonyms: fitted, suited</li><li>Antonyms: inadequate</li><li>tranquil or undisturbed: to confront death with an equal mind.</li><li>impartial or equitable.</li><li>Archaic: having an even surface; level: the treeless, equal plains.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person or thing that is equal to another, as in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.</li><li>Synonyms: fellow, equivalent, match, compeer, peer, coequal</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to be or become equal to; meet or match: So far the rate of production doesn't equal the demand.</li><li>If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C.</li><li>to make or do something equal to: No matter how he tries, he can't equal his brother's achievements.</li><li>Archaic: to make equal; equalize.</li><li>Obsolete: to recompense fully.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>