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even

/'/i/v/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. divisible by two

    adj.all

    Antonyms odd uneven

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. 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)

    adj.all

    Examples
    An even application of varnish.
    An even floor.
    The road was not very even.
    The picture is even with the window.
    Antonyms uneven

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, <i>even</i> ground; an <i>even</i> speed; an <i>even</i> course of conduct.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

    noun.time

    Examples
    He enjoyed the evening light across the lake.
    Synonyms eve evening eventide

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Evening. See <u>Eve</u>, <pos><i>n.</i></pos> 1.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected

    adv.all

    Examples
    Even an idiot knows that.
    Declined even to consider the idea.
    I don't have even a dollar!

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. in spite of; notwithstanding

    adv.all

    Examples
    Even when he is sick, he works.
    Even with his head start she caught up with him.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

    adv.all

    Examples
    Looked sick and felt even worse.
    An even (or still) more interesting problem.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. to the full extent

    adv.all

    Examples
    Loyal even unto death.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced

    adj.all

    Examples
    Even amounts of butter and sugar.
    On even terms.
    It was a fifty-fifty (or even) split.
    Had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance.
    An even fight.
    Synonyms fifty-fifty

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. symmetrically arranged

    adj.all

    Examples
    Even features.
    Synonyms regular

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. occurring at fixed intervals

    adj.all

    Examples
    The even rhythm of his breathing.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. of the score in a contest

    adj.all

    Synonyms level tied

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. make level or straight

    verb.contact

    Synonyms even out flush level

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. become even or more even

    verb.change

    Examples
    Even out the surface.
    Synonyms even out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. make even or more even

    verb.change

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  5. To be equal.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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