Compilation of the most common collocations with Equivalent

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"Equivalent" is a noun that is frequently used in English. In today's article, let's explore the definition and a list of the most popular collocations with Equivalent together. Take a look!

20 most common collocations with Equivalent

I. What is Equivalent?
II. Compilation of common collocations with Equivalent
III. Exercises on collocations with Equivalent
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words
2. 2. Answer

I. What is Equivalent?

In English, "Equivalent" is pronounced as /ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/ and functions as both an adjective and a noun.

Equivalent acts as an adjective, meaning: having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc. For example: Jack's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money.
Equivalent acts as a noun, meaning: something that has the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc. as something else. For example: Ten thousand people a year die of the disease - that's the equivalent of the population of this town.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Equivalent

Below is a list of the popular collocations with Equivalent that PREP has compiled. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Equivalent	Example
1	Carbon dioxide equivalent /ˈkɑːrbən daɪˈɒksaɪd ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	Methane emissions are often measured in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent to assess their impact on climate change.
2	Energy equivalent /ˈɛnədʒi ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	This battery provides an energy equivalent to traditional fuel sources.
3	Exact equivalent /ɪɡˈzækt ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	There's no exact equivalent for Jame’s unique talent.
4	Equivalent rate /ɪˈkwɪvələnt reɪt/	That works out at an annual equivalent rate of 39% to 85%.
5	Functional equivalent /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	The digital version of the manual serves as a functional equivalent to the printed one.
6	Generic equivalent /dʒɪˈnɛrɪk ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	The generic equivalent of the brand-name medication is often more affordable.
7	Male equivalent /meɪl ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	In some cultures, there's a male equivalent to the traditional female role of caretaker.
8	Modern equivalent /ˈmɒdən ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	The smartphone is considered the modern equivalent of the personal computer.
9	Musical equivalent /ˈmjuːzɪkəl ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	This piece of music is often considered the musical equivalent of a masterpiece in painting.
10	Rough equivalent /rʌf ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	His estimate was only a rough equivalent of the actual cost.
11	Literary equivalent /ˈlɪtərəri ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	This novel is often considered the literary equivalent of a classic film.
12	Moral equivalent /ˈmɔːrəl ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	Many consider lying to be the moral equivalent of stealing.
13	Equivalent volume /ɪˈkwɪvələnt ˈvɑːl.juːm/	By creating a mist and equivalent volume of water, we will create a larger total surface area exposed to the fire.
14	Salary equivalent /ˈsæləri ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	Anna received a salary equivalent to her level of experience.
15	Urban equivalent /ˈɜːrbən ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	In rural areas, there's often an urban equivalent to services like public transportation.
16	Verbal equivalent /ˈvɜːrbəl ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	The written instructions serve as a verbal equivalent to the spoken ones.
17	Visual equivalent /ˈvɪʒuəl ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	The painting is the visual equivalent of the poem's imagery.
18	Equivalent standard /ɪˈkwɪvələnt ˈstændərd/	This product meets the equivalent standard of quality as its competitors.
19	Equivalent rank /ɪˈkwɪvələnt ræŋk/	Maria holds an equivalent rank to her colleague in the other department.
20	Equivalent size /ɪˈkwɪvələnt saɪz/	The small suitcase has an equivalent size to a carry-on bag.
21	Modern-day equivalent /ˈmɒdən deɪ ɪˈkwɪvələnt/	Email is the modern-day equivalent of traditional mail.
22	Roughly equivalent to /ˈrʌfli ɪˈkwɪvələnt tuː/	In terms of speed, a cheetah is roughly equivalent to a high-speed car.
23	Cost the equivalent of /kɒst ðə ɪˈkwɪvələnt ʌv/	The new smartphone costs the equivalent of two months' salary for some people.
24	Equivalent increase /ɪˈkwɪvələnt ˈɪnˌkriːs/	The equivalent increase in prices has made it difficult for families to afford basic necessities.
25	Equivalent level /ɪˈkwɪvələnt ˈlɛvəl/	Both candidates have skills at an equivalent level, making it hard to choose between them.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Equivalent

To better understand the meanings of the collocations with Equivalent, let's complete the exercise section below together!

1. Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words

functional equivalent; generic equivalent; energy equivalent; exact equivalent; modern equivalent

One tonne of plutonium is the ________ of 2 million tonnes of coal.
To a sensitive ear, the proposed system may not supply the _________ in sound and it certainly would not provide the exact visual equivalent.
The way out of the problem was to find a _______ for the diathesis.
Where a __________ is available hospital pharmacists and doctors carefully evaluate its suitability for use instead of the brand name product.
The _________ is the presidential government.

2. Answer

1 - energy equivalent

2 - exact equivalent

3 - functional equivalent

4 - generic equivalent

5 - modern equivalent

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