even

adjective
UK: /ˈiː.vən/
US: /ˈiː.vən/

  1. Equal in number, amount, or level.

    1. Cut the cake into even slices, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to make even teams so that it's fair for everyone involved. [ ] [ ]

  2. Divisible by two.

    1. Four is an even number, but five is odd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The houses on this side of the street all have even numbers. [ ] [ ]

  3. Level or flat; without bumps or curves.

    1. Make sure the surface is even before you lay the tiles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road became more even after the recent repairs were completed effectively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

equal level still flat
even adverb

  1. Used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising.

    1. Even a child could understand these instructions. [ ] [ ]
    2. He didn't even call to say he'd be late for the important and large meeting. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to compare things, suggesting one is more surprising than the other.

    1. It was cold yesterday, but today it's even colder. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys running, and she even likes to compete in marathons every year. [ ] [ ]
even verb

  1. To make or become equal or level.

    1. Even out the surface with a shovel. [ ] [ ]
    2. The score was evened in the last minute of the exciting game. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something flat or smooth.

    1. Even the sand before you put the beach towel down. [ ] [ ]
    2. She evened the stack of papers on her desk with practiced ease. [ ] [ ]
even transitive-verb

  1. To make something level or equal; balance.

    1. Let's get even with them for their prank. [ ] [ ]
    2. He planned to even the score after the company's major and unexpected loss. [ ] [ ]
even preposition

  1. Despite something.

    1. Even with the rain, we still had a good time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even with the best technology, mistakes are still occasionally made by someone. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "even" in English means: Equal in number, amount, or level., Divisible by two., Level or flat; without bumps or curves..

The phonetic transcription of "even" is /ˈiː.vən/ in British English and /ˈiː.vən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "even": equal, level, still, flat.

Example usage of "even": "Cut the cake into even slices, please.". More examples on the page.