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e·ven
even
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- pronunciation:
- i
vihn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, verb
- phrases:
- get even
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
smooth, level, or flat.
The children liked to play ball at the park because the ground was nice and even.- synonyms:
- flat, level, plane, smooth
- antonyms:
- bumpy, uneven
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definition 2: |
at the same level or height; parallel.
The snow is even with the tops of my boots.- synonyms:
- flush, parallel
- antonyms:
- uneven
- similar words:
- horizontal, linear, plane
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definition 3: |
steady; calm.
Ms. Smyth has an even temper and does not get angry easily.- synonyms:
- calm, cool, placid, serene, steady, tranquil
- antonyms:
- moody
- similar words:
- consistent, constant, level, regular, uniform
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definition 4: |
no more or less in amount or measure; equal in amount.
My brother and I have even amounts of milk in our glasses.
- synonyms:
- equal, same
- antonyms:
- unequal, uneven
- similar words:
- exact, identical, level, similar
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definition 5: |
the same amount all over.
The painter put an even coat of paint on the walls.- synonyms:
- consistent, uniform
- antonyms:
- uneven
- similar words:
- smooth
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definition 6: |
able to be divided exactly by two.
Six is an even number, but five is not.- antonyms:
- odd, uneven
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related words: |
equal, flat, gradual, honest, level, stationary, straight |
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phrase: |
get even |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition 1: |
used to show something surprising or not expected.
Even Paul, who is usually shy, stayed for the party.- similar words:
- indeed, really
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definition 2: |
used for emphasis when comparing things.
Kit runs fast, but her sister runs even faster.- synonyms:
- still
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definition 3: |
used to add more emphasis or force before "though" and "if."
Even though I'm not tired, my mother is making me go to bed.I won't go even if you beg me. |
definition 4: |
at the same moment.
It started to rain even as I walked out the front door.- similar words:
- already
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related words: |
still |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
evens, evening, evened |
definition 1: |
to cause to be level, flat, smooth, or regular.
We evened the surface of the path by filling in some holes.- synonyms:
- grade, level, smooth
- similar words:
- balance, lay, plane, square
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definition 2: |
to become even.
The paint evened as it dried.- similar words:
- balance, poise
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related words: |
align, offset, right, roll, surface, tie |
derivations: |
evenly (adj.), evenness (n.) |
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