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un·e·ven
uneven
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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vn
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
unevener, unevenest |
definition 1: |
When something is uneven, it is not smooth or flat.
This sidewalk isn't good for skateboarding because it's so uneven.- synonyms:
- bumpy, rough
- antonyms:
- even, flat, level, smooth
- similar words:
- irregular
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definition 2: |
When something is uneven, it is not straight or level.
Mary's hair is uneven in the front. The left side is longer than the right side.The legs of the table are uneven. That's why things always roll off the table.- synonyms:
- slanting
- antonyms:
- even
- similar words:
- irregular, sloping, tilted
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definition 3: |
When something is uneven, it is not the same throughout the whole thing. Some parts are different from other parts.
The movie was uneven. Some parts were good and exciting, but some parts were boring.- antonyms:
- even, regular
- similar words:
- changing, irregular, varying
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definition 4: |
When something is uneven, like a match or game, it means that it is not balanced or fair. One side has a greater advantage.
The high school team against the middle school team was an uneven match.- synonyms:
- unfair
- antonyms:
- even
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related words: |
partial |
derivations: |
unevenly (adv.), unevenness (n.) |
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