Superlative for having identical attributes, characteristics, amounts, or qualities
“Liberally sprinkle a layer of equal amounts of salt and pepper in the pan.”
Superlative for applying in the same way to all people or in all circumstances
“All persons shall have the right to equal treatment by public authorities.”
Superlative for evenly or fairly balanced
“It was an equal contest right till the end with neither competitor willing to concede an inch.”
(rare) Superlative for having emotional or mental peace
“He spoke quietly now, quite in an equal tone of reasoning.”
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