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Rule "equally as (equally)"

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Description: equally as (equally)
Message: Use either equally or as on its own. When comparing two nouns, use just as.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This model is equally as effective.
    Correction suggestion: equally, as, just as
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • This model is equally effective.
  • My new grammar checker is just as slow as the old one.
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ID: EQUALLY_AS [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-27 22:33:07 +0200)