(v): be equal to in quality or ability
(v): compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
(v): make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
(v): cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
(adj): vs. unequal) -- (having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
(adj): predicate) -- (being essentially equal to something
(adj): (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
(adj): having the same standing before the law
(adj): of equal importance, rank, or degree
(adj): the same distance apart at every point
(adj): having all sides or faces equal
(adj): equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
(adj): in equal parts
(adj): equal in duration or interval
(adj): having equal magnetic inclinations
(adj): having equal dimensions or measurements
(adj): of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
(adj): on equal terms by payment or requital
(adj): predicate), even, level(predicate) -- (of the score in a contest
(adj): vs. inadequate), equal -- (having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
(adj): predicate), capable, equal to(predicate), up to(predicate) -- (having the requisite qualities for
(adj): adequate for the purpose
(n): a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
(n): a human being
