Meaning 1neutral; formal · 82%
To the same degree or extent for all people or things being compared.
Natural examples
Das neue Angebot richtet sich an Familien und Studierende gleichermaßen.
The new offer targets families and students equally.
Beide Teams profitierten gleichermaßen vom Training.
Both teams benefited equally from the training.
Der Lärm störte Bewohner und Gäste gleichermaßen.
The noise disturbed residents and guests alike.
Usage note
Gleichermaßen often modifies verbs or adjectives and applies to multiple sides: both equally.
Mini-lesson: gleichermaßen
To the same degree or extent for all people or things being compared. Gleichermaßen often modifies verbs or adjectives and applies to multiple sides: both equally.
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