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equally as vs equally with

Both these phrases are commonly used in English, but they're used in different contexts. 'Equally as' is used to compare two things that are the same in degree or amount. On the other hand, 'equally with' is used to compare two things that are the same in a particular quality or characteristic.
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equally as

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to compare two things that are the same in degree or amount.

Use 'equally as' when comparing two things that are the same in degree or amount. For example, 'She is equally as talented as her sister.'

Examples:

  • He is equally as tall as his brother.
  • The two teams are equally as strong.
  • She is equally as intelligent as her classmates.
  • The twins are equally as fast.
  • The two options are equally as good.
  • It is redundant to follow “equally” with “as.” If you have written “using a tanning bed is equally as harmful as sunbathing” you should drop the “equally”: “using a  ...
  • The construction equally as, as in follow-up discussion is equally as important, is relatively common but is condemned on the grounds of redundancy.
  • Equally as is non-standard English because the preposition as is unnecessary after the adverb equally. The phrase just as or the construction as . . . as may be ...
  • Equally as Something can be equally important or as important as, but not equally as important. Etc. This abbreviation often suggests a kind of laziness. It might ...

Alternatives:

  • just as
  • as much as
  • as...as
  • equally
  • the same as

equally with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to compare two things that are the same in a particular quality or characteristic.

Use 'equally with' when comparing two things that are the same in a particular quality or characteristic. For example, 'She is equally with her brother in creativity.'

Examples:

  • He is equally with his sister in kindness.
  • The two teams are equally with each other in determination.
  • She is equally with her classmates in enthusiasm.
  • The twins are equally with each other in agility.
  • The two options are equally with each other in popularity.
  • ... or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; "a class evenly divided between girls and boys"; "they split their winnings equally"; "deal equally with rich and poor".
  • It is redundant to follow “equally” with “as.” If you have written “using a tanning bed is equally as harmful as sunbathing” you should drop the “equally”: “using a  ...
  • The statutes were for the most part a replica of those of New College, members of which were, equally with members of Magdalen, declared to be eligible for the ...
  • Full Definition of equitable. 1 : having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned <an equitable settlement of the dispute>. 2 : existing or  ...

Alternatives:

  • as much as
  • on par with
  • in line with
  • in keeping with
  • in accordance with

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