competent vs equal

competent is not a noun while equal is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
competent	No	Yes	No	No
equal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

competent (noun)	equal (noun)
	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

competent (adjective)	equal (adjective)
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
legally qualified or sufficient	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

competent (verb)	equal (verb)
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	be identical or equivalent to
	be equal to in quality or ability