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The teams were unequal in size.
What does Unequal mean?
Unequal means not equal or not fair in amount.
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Not the same in amount, value, size, or fairness.
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Unequal chances can make games feel unfair.
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Teachers adjust support when students start from unequal levels.
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What does unequal mean?
Unequal describes differences that may affect fairness or balance.
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WordUnequal.
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MeaningUnequal means not equal or not fair in amount.
ExampleExample: The teams were unequal in size.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · ee · kwul
- Strongest beat
- ee
- Ending
- kwul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ee.
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Synonyms
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unbalancedUse when parts are not even.
differentUse when two things are not the same.
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unequal
noun
inequality
A state where things are unequal.
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Unequal means not the same in amount, size, value, or fairness. It often compares two or more things.
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Unequal does not always mean unfair. Two amounts can be unequal simply because they are different sizes.
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Write one sentence that shows unequal without using the word unequal. Then underline the clue words that show different amounts, sizes, chances, or levels of fairness. Example: One jar held ten marbles, but the other jar held only three. Clue words: ten marbles, other jar, only three Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence compare things that are not the same in amount, size, or fairness?
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