ebenso
just as · equally
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Definition & meaning
The word "ebenso" is an adverb used to express similarity, equality, or addition in a formal or neutral context. It has three primary meanings:
- Likewise / In the same way: It indicates that something happens in a manner identical to something previously mentioned.
- Example: "Er ist ebenso klug wie sein Bruder." (He is just as clever as his brother.)
- Also / As well: It is used to add another item or fact to a list, similar to "also" or "too."
- Example: "Ich habe das Buch, ebenso wie das Magazin." (I have the book, as well as the magazine.)
- Just as / Equally: It emphasizes that two things hold the same weight or value.
Grammar & Word origin
"Ebenso" is a compound adverb formed from two parts:
- eben: meaning "even," "flat," "level," or in this context, "exactly" or "just."
- so: meaning "so" or "thus."
Combined, they translate literally to "exactly so" or "just as." Grammatically, it functions as a connective adverb. It is often used in comparative structures, frequently paired with the conjunction "wie" (as).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Sie mag Kaffee ebenso sehr wie Tee.adverb
She likes coffee just as much as tea.
Er ist ebenso groß wie sein Bruder.adverb
He is equally as tall as his brother.
Das Ergebnis ist ebenso gut.adverb
The result is just as good.
Sie spielt ebenso gut Klavier.adverb
She plays the piano just as well.
Meine Meinung ist ebenso wichtig.adverb
My opinion is just as important.
Das Buch gefällt mir ebenso gut.adverb
I like the book just as much.
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