equally as

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English[edit]

Preposition[edit]

equally as

  1. as; just as; just as much as; to the same degree
    It's important to trust our feeling, and it's equally as important to gather the facts.
    Herbs and spices can be equally as essential for a healthy diet.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Some authorities reject this construction as a pleonasm (e.g. H. W. Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage). It may be replaced by "equally" or "as" alone.