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even
1 flat and level, without any holes or raised areasthe smooth even surface of the snow The table kept wobbling because the floor wasn’t quite even. Synonyms and related words 2 not changing much in rate, level, or amountThe room should be kept at an even temperature. He was perfectly relaxed, and his breathing was quiet and even. Synonyms and related words
Unlikely or impossible to change 3 equal in amountthe need for a more even balance between work and recreation Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe amounts or quantities sheer underlying quantifiable 3a involving two people or groups who are equal in ability, skill, or achievementThe first half of the game was a good even contest. Synonyms and related words
4 similar in size and arranged in a level line with equal spaces betweenShe smiled, showing her small even teeth. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe patterns and arrangements broken candy-striped checked 5 calm and controlled‘I think you are mistaken,’ Theresa said, in an even tone. Synonyms and related words 6 an even number can be divided exactly by two. For example 2, 4, and 6 are even numbers. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe numbers
be even get/be even (with someone) have an even chance (of doing something)
even
1 flat and level, without any holes or raised areasthe smooth even surface of the snow The table kept wobbling because the floor wasn’t quite even. Synonyms and related words 2 not changing much in rate, level, or amountThe room should be kept at an even temperature. He was perfectly relaxed, and his breathing was quiet and even. Synonyms and related words
Unlikely or impossible to change 3 equal in amountthe need for a more even balance between work and recreation Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe amounts or quantities sheer underlying quantifiable 3a involving two people or groups who are equal in ability, skill, or achievementThe first half of the game was a good even contest. Synonyms and related words
4 similar in size and arranged in a level line with equal spaces betweenShe smiled, showing her small even teeth. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe patterns and arrangements broken candy-striped checked 5 calm and controlled“I think you are mistaken,” Theresa said, in an even tone. Synonyms and related words 6 an even number can be divided exactly by two. For example 2, 4, and 6 are even numbers. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe numbers
be even get/be even (with someone) have an even chance (of doing something)
even
Even is used for emphasis mainly before a word, a phrase, or a clause beginning with ‘as’, ‘if’, or ‘though’. When emphasizing verbs, even comes before an ordinary verb: They even served champagne at breakfast. But even comes after an auxiliary verb, a modal verb, or the verb ‘to be’: She doesn’t even know his name.Some computers can even talk to you. Sometimes even is used after a word for emphasis: São Paulo is a huge city, larger even than New York.The task might be difficult, impossible even. 1 used for showing that you are saying something that is surprisingIt always feels cold in this room, even in summer. Even the dog refused to eat it. Lucy’s face brightened a little – she even managed to smile. not even: He never stopped working, not even at Christmas. They didn’t even offer me a cup of tea. even now (=used for saying it is surprising that something still continues): Even now, after all these years, he cannot mention her name without crying. even then (=used for saying that something is surprising after what has happened): They’re going to spend £5 billion on our railway network, and even then it won’t be as good as the French system. Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying that you are surprised or shocked funnily enough you don’t say heavens above 2 used for emphasizing that although something is big, good, bad etc, something else is bigger, better, worse etcShe admits things are bad, but argues they were even worse under the previous government. If anything, local people are treated even more harshly than foreigners. Synonyms and related words 3 used for adding a more extreme word or phrase to emphasize what you have just saidHer latest novel was very good, even brilliant. The quarrel might have ended in violence – murder, even. Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing what you are saying 4 I (literally/just) can’t evena spoken phrase and internet meme used for saying that you are so amazed, shocked, fed up, etc. that you are unable to express how you feelWhy’s she going out with that creep? I literally can’t even. When I’m hungover, I just can’t even. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 25/06/2014
even as even if even so even though even
Even is used for emphasis mainly before a word, a phrase, or a clause beginning with “as,” “if,” or “though.” When emphasizing verbs, even comes before an ordinary verb: They even served champagne at breakfast. But even comes after an auxiliary verb, a modal verb, or the verb “to be”: She doesn’t even know his name.Some computers can even talk to you. Sometimes even is used after a word for emphasis: São Paulo is a huge city, larger even than New York.The task might be difficult, impossible even. 1 used for showing that you are saying something that is surprisingIt always feels cold in this room, even in summer. Even the dog refused to eat it. Lucy’s face brightened a little – she even managed to smile. not even: He never stopped working, not even at Christmas. They didn’t even offer me a glass of water. even now (=used for saying it is surprising that something still continues): Even now, after all these years, he cannot mention her name without crying. even then (=used for saying that something is surprising after what has happened): I sat down and explained the rules to him, but even then he continued to do as he pleased. Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying that you are surprised or shocked funnily enough you don’t say actually 2 used for emphasizing that although something is big, good, bad, etc., something else is bigger, better, worse, etc.She admits things are bad, but argues they were even worse under the previous government. If anything, local people are treated even more harshly than foreigners. Synonyms and related words 3 used for adding a more extreme word or phrase to emphasize what you have just saidHer latest novel was very good, maybe even brilliant. The argument might have ended in violence – murder, even. Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing what you are saying actively actual a damn sight greater/smaller etc. 4 I (literally/just) can’t evena spoken phrase and internet meme used for saying that you are so amazed, shocked, fed up, etc. that you are unable to express how you feelWhy’s she going out with that creep? I literally can’t even. When I’m hungover, I just can’t even. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 25/06/2014
even as even if even so even though evennoun uncountable literary UK /ˈiːv(ə)n/ Synonyms and related words
evennoun uncountable literary US /ˈiv(ə)n/ Synonyms and related words
evenverb transitive UK /ˈiːv(ə)n/ 1 to make the scores of two players or teams the same in a game or competitionLarmer’s shot evened the score 50 seconds into the second half. Synonyms and related words
Scoring points and goals a clean sheet aggregate all
evenverb transitive US /ˈiv(ə)n/ 1 to make the scores of two players or teams the same in a game or competitionLarmer’s shot evened the score 50 seconds into the second quarter. Synonyms and related words
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