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Spell Bee Word: equivalent


Basic Details

Word: Equivalent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Equal in value, amount or meaning, even if it looks different.

Synonyms: equal, same, matching

Antonyms: different, unequal

How to Spell Equivalent

Syllables: e - quiv - a - lent

Tricky part: After quiv comes a, not e or i, and the word ends in ent, not ant.

Watch out for: equivelent, equivalant, equivilent

Memory tip: Equivalent means equal value: equi for equal, then val as in value, then ent.

Usage Examples

Example 1: One kilogram is equivalent to 1,000 grams.

Example 2: A rupee is equivalent to one hundred paise.

Example 3: One Hindi word can be equivalent to a whole phrase in English.

Fun Fact

Equivalent fractions such as 1/2, 2/4 and 3/6 look different but stand for exactly the same amount.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Cookie

Insert the correct pair of letters to form a word:

equiv_l_nt

a) a, a
b) a, e
c) e, e
d) i, a

Show answer

b) a, e. Think of value for the a, then finish with ent.

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

equivalent

a) equal
b) different
c) matching
d) identical

Show answer

b) different. Equivalent things are equal, and different things are not.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) eqivalent
b) efficient
c) consequent
d) convenient

Show answer

a) eqivalent. Here, as in nearly every English word, q is followed by u.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which pair is equivalent?

a) 1 metre and 10 centimetres
b) 1 week and 10 days
c) 1 metre and 100 centimetres
d) 1 hour and 100 minutes

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c) 1 metre and 100 centimetres

2. If two answers are equivalent, they ____.

a) cannot be compared
b) have the same value
c) are both wrong
d) give different results

Show answer

b) have the same value

Associated Words

reassureinnocencelethargicsuccessfulremedial
diabolicevaluateclosuredashboardemergency

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