even

/ˈiːvən/

/ˈivɪn/

[adverb] [adjective] [noun] [verb]

even

[ADVERB]

used to show that something is surprising or is not expected

despite what was mentioned

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

synonyms : still

yet

to the full extent

even

[ADJECTIVE]

equal in degree, amount, etc. or equally balanced

synonyms : fifty-fifty

divisible by two

antonyms : odd

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)

antonyms : uneven

occurring at fixed intervals

synonyms : regular

symmetrically arranged

synonyms : regular

of the score in a contest

synonyms : level(p)

tied(p)

Even

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : eve

evening

eventide

to even

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

become even or more even

synonyms : even out

make even or more even

synonyms : even out

make level or straight

synonyms : even out

flush

level

Examples

1. The guy couldn't even harm a flea.

2. Even the experts took the painting for a genuine Van Gogh.

3. Some of his paintings never even saw the light of day.

4. A warm bowl of minestrone soup is even more comforting with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nearby words

european economic community