definition of the word even

• (UK) IPA: /ˈi:vən/, SAMPA: /"i:v@n/
• (US) IPA: /ˈivən/, /ˈivn̩/, SAMPA: /"iv@n/, /"ivn=/
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• Rhymes: -iːvən
• Hyphenation: e‧ven

Old English efen (adjective), efnan (verb).

even (comparative more even, superlative most even)

1. Flat and level.

   Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.

2. Without great variation.

   Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.

3. Equal in proportion, quantity, size etc.

   The distribution of food must be even.

4. (arithmetic) (no comparative or superlative) Leaving no remainder when divided by 2.

   Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.

• (flat and level): flat, level, uniform
• (without great variation): monotone (voice)

• (flat and level): uneven
• (arithmetic): odd

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