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equally

adverb
EE-kwuh-lee/ˈiːkwəli/

3 meanings of equally

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  1. 1
    adverb
    To the same amount or level as something else, just as much.

    Like two glasses filled right up to the very same line.

    Both cakes were equally tasty.

    She is equally happy with either choice.

    Similarsimilarly

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In a fair way, so that each part or person gets the same.

    Like cutting a cake so that everyone gets the same-sized slice.

    We split the pizza equally among the four of us.

    The teacher treated all of the students equally.

    Similarevenly, fairly, impartially, uniformly

    Oppositeunequally, unevenly, unfairly

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  3. 3
    adverb
    Used to add a second idea that is just as true or important as the first.

    We must cut costs. Equally, we must keep our customers happy.

    He is very talented; equally, he works hard every day.

    Similarlikewise, similarly

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Origin

It comes from the word "equal" plus the ending "-ly".