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2
a
: free from variation : uniform
his disposition was even
b
3
4
a
: being any of the integers (such as −2, 0, and +2) that are divisible by two without leaving a remainder
b
: marked by an even number
c
: being a mathematical function such that f(x) = f(−x) where the value remains unchanged if the sign of the independent variable is reversed
6
: as likely as not : fifty-fifty
an even chance of winning
evenly
adverb
1
a
—used as an intensive to stress an extreme or highly unlikely condition or instance
so simple even a child can do it
b
—used as an intensive to stress the comparative degree
she did even better
c
—used as an intensive to indicate a small or minimum amount
didn't even try
d
—used as an intensive to emphasize the identity or character of something
forgot his car keys and even left the engine running
Synonyms
Examples of even in a Sentence
Adjective
We finally reached even ground after the long climb.
They slowed down and waited for him to draw even.
She spoke with a calm, even voice.
the even beat of the drum
Adverb
the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure
I will love you even to the end of time.
Verb
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Over days, weeks and even months, stock prices can meander far from their payouts.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Almost a quarter of the store’s inventory is priced under $26, though some fans find even cheaper bottles.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
Emily Price, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
San Diego evened its best-of-five National League Division Series with LA at a game apiece behind the six homers, two of them by right-fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. – one of two Padres outfielders who had objects thrown in their direction in the bottom of the seventh inning.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
This breathable, sheer-to-medium coverage formula creates a luminous finish that evens discoloration and the look of blemishes without creating a cakey look like many powder foundations.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 5 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread out in an even layer.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Over days, weeks and even months, stock prices can meander far from their payouts.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Adverb
The latest election results showed an even split of incumbents and new faces taking the dais in Gilroy.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Almost a quarter of the store’s inventory is priced under $26, though some fans find even cheaper bottles.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
On the nose, Eagle Rare 17 delivers complex notes of oak and caramel intertwined with subtle undertones of vanilla and pepper spice with a caramel sweetness evened by the spiciness of rye, toasted oak, and tobacco on the palate.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
San Diego evened its best-of-five National League Division Series with LA at a game apiece behind the six homers, two of them by right-fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. – one of two Padres outfielders who had objects thrown in their direction in the bottom of the seventh inning.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Noun
For example, rather than fussing over liquid foundations, concealers, makeup sponges, and brushes, Merit offers up a singular complexion stick that evens and brightens skin with minimal blending required.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
This breathable, sheer-to-medium coverage formula creates a luminous finish that evens discoloration and the look of blemishes without creating a cakey look like many powder foundations.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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even
2 of 4 adjective1
2
a
: equal in size, number, or amount
even distances apart
b
: staying the same over a period of time
even breathing
3
a
: without advantage on either side : fair
start out even
an even trade
b
: leaving nothing due on either side
now we're even
c
: showing neither profit nor loss
4
a
: being any number that can be divided by two without remainder
2, 4, 6, 8, … are even numbers
b
: marked by an even number
an even page of a book
5
: being whole or exact without a remainder or fractional part
an even dollar
an even dozen
evenly
adverb
even
3 of 4 adverb1
a
: exactly sense 1, precisely
believes even as we do
b
: to a degree that extends : fully
faithful even to death
c
: at the very same time
raining even as the sun came out
2
: indeed
willing, even eager, to help
3
—used to stress an extreme or highly unlikely condition or instance
so simple even a child can do it
4
: to a greater extent or degree
even better
5
—used to stress the smallness of an amount or effort
didn't even offer to help
gave it not even a glance
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