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equal

/ˈiːkwəl/

Meanings
noun
A person or thing of equal status to others.

Examples :

"This beer has no equal."
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Related Words

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responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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qualified adjective

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/

Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

"My brother is qualified to be a teacher because he has a degree in education and several years of experience working with children. "

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sufficiently adverb

/səˈfɪʃəntli/

(manner) In a sufficient manner; enough.

"Once we had eaten and drunk sufficiently, we padded off to sleep."

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distribution noun

/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

"The distribution of the school supplies was done fairly, giving each student an equal amount. "

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identical noun

/aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/

(usually pluralized) Something which has exactly the same properties as something else.

"My sister and I have identical handwriting styles; it's difficult for our teacher to tell our papers apart. "

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correspond verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's answers on the quiz corresponded to the textbook's examples. "

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impartial adjective

/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/

Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

"The teacher remained impartial during the debate, ensuring each student had a chance to speak. "

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

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babysitting verb

/ˈbeɪbɪsɪtɪŋ/ /ˈbeɪbisɪtɪŋ/

To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.

"My daughter is babysitting for the Morgans at number ten, who are going out on a date night."

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"