Pronunciation: /ˈiːkwəl tuː/
adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'equal' is describing the noun it is referring to
A1 My brother and I are equal in height.
A2 The two sides of a square are equal to each other.
B1 In a fair competition, all participants should have an equal chance to win.
B2 The value of x is equal to 10 in this equation.
C1 The company strives to provide equal opportunities for all employees.
C2 The benefits of regular exercise are equal to those of a healthy diet in maintaining good health.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case, 'to' is showing the relationship between the two quantities being compared
A1 My sister's age is equal to mine.
A2 The weight of the two boxes is equal to each other.
B1 The price of the product is equal to its value.
B2 His dedication to his work is equal to his passion for it.
C1 The company's revenue this year is equal to last year's earnings.
C2 The complexity of the issue is equal to the level of expertise required to solve it.
formal In mathematics, the value of x is equal to y when x and y have the same numerical value.
informal I told my friend that my love for pizza is equal to my love for burgers.
slang Dude, your new phone is equal to mine in terms of coolness.
figurative Her determination to succeed is equal to a lion's strength in the wild.
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