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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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Christian Vieyra, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The likes of Kimi Raikkonen, Robert Kubica, and Sergio Perez have all gone on to win races and some even championships.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
An even safer option is to paint or draw on pumpkins instead of carving them.
—Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024
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
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
Despite the high turnovers, they are tied for 69th in the nation with an even turnover margin.
—Christian Vieyra, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The likes of Kimi Raikkonen, Robert Kubica, and Sergio Perez have all gone on to win races and some even championships.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Tribes were in even worse shape, and Collier, a social justice advocate, instituted several reforms to federal Indian policy.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
An even safer option is to paint or draw on pumpkins instead of carving them.
—Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Phillies evened the NLDS at 1-1 as the series shifts to New York.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024
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
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 30 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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