even

e-ven · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.

  2. 2.

    Used to introduce a more extreme case.

  3. 3.

    Flat and smooth; level.

  4. 4.

    Equal in number, amount, or value.

  5. 5.

    (Of a number) Divisible by two without a remainder.

  6. 6.

    To make or become even or level.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    even so — Despite that; nevertheless.
  • •
    even if — Regardless of whether.
  • •
    even though — Despite the fact that.
  • •
    break even — To have neither profit nor loss.
  • •
    get even — To take revenge.
  • •
    even out — To become more balanced or equal.

Related words

Antonyms: irregular, odd, uneven
See also: equal, level, odd, smooth
Synonyms: flat, level, smooth, uniform

Etymology

From Old English efen ("equal, level, like"), from Proto-Germanic ebnaz.