even

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈiːvən/]

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1. even (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Flat and level.

Example: Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.

2. even (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Without great variation.

Example: Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.

3. even (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

Example: The distribution of food must be even.

4. even (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To make flat and level.

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

5. even (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To equal or equate; to make the same.

Example: The Engliſh Earl [William Longespée the Younger], though he ſtood on the lower ground in point of birth, yet conceived himſelf to even him [Robert I, Count of Artois] in valour and martiall knowledge.

6. even (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To be equal.

Example: Thrice nine evens twenty seven.

7. even (adv) — sense 1

Definition: Exactly; just; fully.

Example: I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.

8. even (adv) — sense 2

Definition: In reality (used to imply an extreme example in the case mentioned).

Example: Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes.

9. even (adv) — sense 3

Definition: Used to emphasise a comparative.

Example: I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.

10. even (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An even number.

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

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