Equivalent
Equivalent noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
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Synonyms for Equivalent
Rate and equivalent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rate" instead a noun "Equivalent".
Rate
Rate noun - Degree of excellence.
Equivalent and rate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Equivalent" instead a noun "Rate".
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Inverted in an episode of Cheers: Frasier tips a bellhop the equivalent of $100 US because he's overestimated the exchange rate.
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Especially since, even though they had weapons basically equivalent to yours, they lack the slow rate of fire you had for most of them.
Source: Superpowered Mooks - It is the equivalent of the Resistance Rhino, but with much heavier armor and a faster weapon reload rate (Both positives). Negatives?
Source: Video Game / Urban Assault
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