even

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈiːvən/
/ˈivn̩/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(diminutive) An even number.

Example Sentences
  • So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.
2 Definition

Evening.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make flat and level.

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

To equal.

3 Definition

To be equal.

Example Sentences
  • Thrice nine evens twenty seven.
4 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • We need to even the score.
5 Definition

To set right; to complete.

6 Definition

To act up to; to keep pace with.

Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Flat and level.

Example Sentences
  • Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.
2 Definition

Without great variation.

Example Sentences
  • Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.
3 Definition

Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

Example Sentences
  • Call it even.
4 Definition

(of an integer) Divisible by two.

Example Sentences
  • Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.
5 Definition

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

6 Definition

On equal monetary terms; neither owing nor being owed.

7 Definition

On equal terms of a moral sort; quits.

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

Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.

9 Definition

Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.

10 Definition

Associate; fellow; of the same condition.

Adverb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Exactly, just, fully.

Example Sentences
  • I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.
2 Definition

In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.

Example Sentences
  • Did you even make it through the front door?
3 Definition

Emphasizing a comparative.

Example Sentences
  • I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even.