Even

/ˈiːvən/ noun verb adjective adverb

(diminutive) An even number.

Meaning

  1. (noun) (diminutive) An even number. “So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.”
  2. (verb) To make flat and level. “We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.”
  3. (verb) To equal.
  4. (verb) To be equal. “Thrice nine evens twenty seven.”
  5. (verb) To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits. “We need to even the score.”
  6. (verb) To set right; to complete.
  7. (verb) To act up to; to keep pace with.
  8. (adjective) Flat and level. “Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.”
  9. (adjective) Without great variation. “Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.”
  10. (adjective) Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc. “Call it even.”
  11. (adjective) (of an integer) Divisible by two. “Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.”
  12. (adjective) (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

Letter breakdown

  • Even contains 4 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 2 consonant(s).
  • It uses 3 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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Reader questions

What does Even mean?

(diminutive) An even number.

How many letters are in Even?

Even has 4 letters.

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