Definitions

equivalent

[ih-kwiv-uh-luhnt, ee-kwuh-vey-luhnt] / ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt, ˌi kwəˈveɪ lənt /

ADJECTIVE

same, similar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commensurate comparable corresponding equal identical proportionate tantamount

STRONG

agnate carbon convertible copy correlative correspondent ditto duplicate even like parallel reciprocal substitute

WEAK

akin alike analogous homologous indistinguishable interchangeable of a kind same difference synonymous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different dissimilar opposite unequal unlike

WEAK

changeable mismatched

NOUN

equal, counterpart

Synonyms

STRONG

correspondent ditto like match obverse opposite parallel peer reciprocal substitute twin

WEAK

carbon copy dead ringer same difference spitting image

Antonyms

STRONG

difference

Example Sentences

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The other biggest music streaming services, Apple Music and Amazon Music, did not have equivalent data available.

From BBC

The restatement isn’t expected to affect total cash and cash equivalents or operating cash flow for any of the periods, Hub said.

From Barron's

Alonso and Stroll completed a total of just 128 laps over the three days - the equivalent of what many teams did in one day.

From Barron's

In 2007, I wrote that to young girls everywhere, “America’s Next Top Model” was “the equivalent of Sunday service in the Church of Tyra.”

From Salon

They see the political equivalent of In-N-Out Burger Spread—a new secret sauce to win over voters.

From The Wall Street Journal