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e·ven
 even
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- pronunciation:
- i
vihn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- break even, get even
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
smooth, level, or flat.
The new road has an even surface.The ice was not even and caused the skater to fall.- synonyms:
- flat, level, plane, smooth
- antonyms:
- bumpy, uneven
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| definition 2: |
in the same line or plane; parallel.
This painting should be even with the other ones.- synonyms:
- collateral, flush, parallel
- antonyms:
- uneven
- similar words:
- equidistant, horizontal, linear, plane
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| definition 3: |
without variations or irregularities; unbroken or continuous.
She spoke in an even tone.- synonyms:
- consistent, constant, continuous, equable, unbroken, uniform
- antonyms:
- uneven, variable
- similar words:
- monotonous, regular, steady
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| definition 4: |
steady; calm.
They were fortunate to have a boss with an even temperament.- synonyms:
- calm, composed, cool, equable, imperturbable, placid, serene, smooth, stable, steady, tranquil, unruffled
- antonyms:
- excitable, mercurial, moody
- similar words:
- consistent, constant, dispassionate, level, regular, uniform
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| definition 5: |
equal in measure.
The recipe calls for even amounts of flour and water.
- synonyms:
- equal, same
- antonyms:
- unequal, uneven
- similar words:
- commensurate, exact, identical, level, round, similar
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| definition 6: |
uniformly distributed.
She worked carefully to make sure the paint was even.- synonyms:
- consistent, uniform
- antonyms:
- uneven
- similar words:
- smooth
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| definition 7: |
exactly matched.
The two players seem to be even in their abilities.- synonyms:
- equal, identical, same
- antonyms:
- unequal
- similar words:
- equivalent, exact, parallel, similar
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| definition 8: |
able to be divided exactly by two.
Six is an even number.- antonyms:
- odd, uneven
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| definition 9: |
fair; equitable.
I thought it was an even deal.- synonyms:
- disinterested, equitable, fair, honest, impartial, just, square, unbiased, unprejudiced
- antonyms:
- uneven, unfair
- similar words:
- dispassionate, upright
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| related words: |
abreast, candid, close, deliberate, equal, flat, gradual, honest, level, stationary, straight |
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| phrase: |
break even, get even |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
used as an intensive to indicate something surprising or contrary to the expected.
Even the dog wouldn't eat it.- similar words:
- indeed, really
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| definition 2: |
to a greater degree (used as an intensive in a comparison).
She is an even better athlete than her sister.- synonyms:
- still
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| definition 3: |
used as an intensive before "though" and "if."
Even though I'm not hungry, I feel like eating something.I won't go even if you beg me. |
| definition 4: |
just like; exactly.
The situation is even as you describe.- synonyms:
- exactly, just, precisely
- similar words:
- expressly
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| definition 5: |
at the same moment.
He's probably robbing another bank even as we speak.- similar words:
- already
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| related words: |
still |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
evens, evening, evened |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be level, flat, smooth, or without irregularity.
The landscapers evened the backyard.- synonyms:
- grade, level, smooth
- similar words:
- balance, equalize, lay, plane, square
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| definition 2: |
to cause to be equal (often fol. by "up").
The other team soon evened up the score.- synonyms:
- equalize, level, smooth
- similar words:
- balance
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| related words: |
align, offset, right, roll, surface, tie |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become even.
The paint will even as it dries.- synonyms:
- level
- similar words:
- balance, neutralize, poise
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| related words: |
roll |
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| derivations: |
evenly (adj.), evenness (n.) |
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