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How to Use "Equivalent" with Example Sentences
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equivalent
(adj):
the same in size, amount, or value; equal
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Used with verbs:
"
The assignments
are
equivalent
in difficulty.
"
(be: is/am/are; seem, appear)
"
The air pressure will
become
equivalent
over time.
"
(become)
Used with adverbs:
"
The two boxes have
exactly
equivalent
dimensions.
"
(exactly, precisely, approximately)
"
These two classes are
roughly
equivalent
.
"
(roughly, practically, almost, nearly)
"
The two equations are
mathematically
equivalent
.
"
(mathematically, scientifically)
Used with prepositions:
"
The tests are
equivalent
in
difficulty.
"
(in)
"
The value of the test is
equivalent
to
three assignments.
"
(to)
Used with nouns:
"
I gave each student an
equivalent
amount
.
"
(amount, share)
"
The pieces are of
equivalent
size
.
"
(size, proportion)
"
The tests have
equivalent
value
.
"
(value, difficulty)
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equivalent
(n):
something that is the same in size, amount, or value
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Used with adjectives:
"
He offered to replace the broken vase with an
exact
equivalent
.
"
(exact, direct)
"
Some argue that a text message is the
modern
equivalent
of a telegram.
"
(modern, contemporary)
"
This holiday is the
closest
equivalent
to Thanksgiving.
"
(closest, nearest)
"
That painting is a
rough
equivalent
to the original.
"
(rough, approximate)
"
The
online
equivalent
of that book is available.
"
(online, digital, electronic)
Used with verbs:
"
This assignment
is considered
the
equivalent
of a final exam.
"
(be + considered, be: is/am/are)
"
They want their product to
become
the
equivalent
of the original.
"
(become)
"
If you can
produce
an
equivalent
product, we will consider it.
"
(produce, provide, offer)
"
He
earned
the
equivalent
of one million dollars.
"
(earned, received, won)
"
He had to
pay
the
equivalent
of her loss.
"
(pay, provide)
Used with prepositions:
"
There is no
equivalent
for
homemade food.
"
(for)
"
This box is the
equivalent
of
that one.
"
(of)
"
This is the closest
equivalent
to
Chinese food I can make.
"
(to, of)
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