even
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/ˈiːvən/
English
Definitions
noun
- (diminutive) An even number.“So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.”
verb
- To make flat and level.“We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.”
- To equal.
- To be equal.“Thrice nine evens twenty seven.”
- To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.“We need to even the score.”
adjective
- Flat and level.“Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.”
- Without great variation.“Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.”
- Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.“Call it even.”
- (of an integer) Divisible by two.“Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.”
adverb
- Exactly, just, fully.“I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.”
- In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.“Did you even make it through the front door?”
- Emphasizing a comparative.“I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.”
- Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.“My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even.”
noun
- Evening.
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Synonyms
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