even

/ˈiːvən//ˈivn̩/

noun

  1. 1

    (diminutive) An even number.

    So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.

verb

  1. 1

    To make flat and level.

    We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.
  2. 2

    To equal.

  3. 3

    To be equal.

    Thrice nine evens twenty seven.
  4. 4

    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.
  5. 5

    To set right; to complete.

  6. 6

    To act up to; to keep pace with.

adjective

  1. 1

    Flat and level.

    Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.
  2. 2

    Without great variation.

    Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.
  3. 3

    Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

    Call it even.
  4. 4

    (of an integer) Divisible by two.

    Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.
  5. 5

    (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

  6. 6

    On equal monetary terms; neither owing nor being owed.

  7. 7

    On equal terms of a moral sort; quits.

    You biffed me back at the barn, and I biffed you here—so now we're even.
  8. 8

    Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.

  9. 9

    Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.

  10. 10

    Associate; fellow; of the same condition.

Antonyms

adverb

  1. 1

    Exactly, just, fully.

    I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.
  2. 2

    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?
  3. 3

    Emphasizing a comparative.

    I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.
  4. 4

    Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.

    My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even.

noun

  1. 1

    Evening.

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