even (Meaning)
even (n)
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
even (v)
make level or straight
become even or more even
make even or more even
even (a)
divisible by two
being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
even (s)
equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
symmetrically arranged
occurring at fixed intervals
of the score in a contest
even (r)
used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
in spite of; notwithstanding
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
to the full extent
even (n.)
Evening. See Eve, n. 1.
even (a.)
Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct.
Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper.
Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.
Balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both side; owing nothing on either side; -- said of accounts, bargains, or persons indebted; as, our accounts are even; an even bargain.
Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.
Associate; fellow; of the same condition.
Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.
In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.
Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite.
As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.
At the very time; in the very case.
even (v. t.)
To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.
To equal
To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.
To set right; to complete.
To act up to; to keep pace with.
even (v. i.)
To be equal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of even
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even Sentence Examples
- I'm surprised that it's raining even though the forecast predicted sunshine.
- They were excited to go to the party, even though they didn't know anyone there.
- I'm not even sure how I got here.
- You were even better than I expected.
- I'm not sure if I can even get there on time.
- She's always the same, even when she's upset.
- It's not even funny.
- Even if you don't believe me, it's still true.
- The house was dark, even with all the lights on.
- I don't even remember what I had for breakfast this morning.
FAQs About the word even
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall), make level or straight, become even or more even, make even
definitely, really,certainly, surely, indeed, in fact, truly, in truth, in reality, assuredly
scarcely, hardly, partly, just,partially, halfway, just, barely, barely, scarcely
I'm surprised that it's raining even though the forecast predicted sunshine.
They were excited to go to the party, even though they didn't know anyone there.
I'm not even sure how I got here.
You were even better than I expected.
