equal vs same

equal is a noun but same is not a noun.

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

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

equal (adjective)	same (adjective)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another	closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task	same in identity
	equal in amount or value
	unchanged in character or nature

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