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even

/ˈiːvən/

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adjective

[more ~; most ~]

having a flat, smooth, or level surface

We finally reached even ground after the long climb.

The ground became more even. [=level]

not having breaks or bumps

an even coastline

The transition was even [=smooth] and slow.

located next to someone or something else

They slowed down and waited for him to draw even. - often + with

The houses are lined up even with each other. [=lined up so that neither one is in front of or behind the other]

not changing :staying the same

She spoke with a calm, even voice.

the even beat of the drum

He was maintaining an even [=constant] speed.

[more ~; most ~] :equal and fair :not giving an advantage to one side or group

an even trade

He favors a more even distribution of wealth.

Everyone should have an even chance.

having nothing owed by either side

Here's the money I owe you. Now we're even. [=now we don't owe each other anything]

not likely to be won easily by one side or another

an even match

a of a number :able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers

2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers; 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.

marked by an even number

the even and odd pages of a book

c always used before a noun :not more or less than a stated amount

That'll cost you an even dollar. [=that'll cost you exactly one dollar]

an even dozen

used to say that something is as likely to happen as to not happen

He stands an even [=fifty-fifty] chance of winning.

Our chances of success or failure are about even.

break even

xem break

get even

to do something bad or unpleasant to someone who has treated you badly or unfairly

He vowed that he would get even (with them) for the way he'd been treated.

on an even keel

xem keel

adverb

used to stress something that is surprising or unlikely

It's so simple that even a child can do it.

Not only did she stay in business, she even managed to make a profit.

They've changed everything about the place, even the color!

They've changed the doors, the carpets, the color, even!

used to stress the difference between two things that are being compared

His first book was good, but this one is even better.

An even bigger change came the next year.

used after a negative word (such as not or a contraction of not) to stress the smallness of an amount or effort

Not only didn't they help, they didn't even offer to help!

We thought he'd be interested in the painting, but he didn't even glance at it.

She didn't even give him a second thought.

used to stress something that goes beyond what has just been mentioned in some way (such as by being stronger or more specific)

They were willing, even eager, to help.

The disease can cause brain damage and even death.

even as

at the same time as

They are finishing the job even as we speak. [=they are finishing the job right now]

even if

used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it

I'm going to the party even if it rains. [=whether or not it rains]

even now/then

used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time

They are even now preparing for his arrival. [=they are preparing for his arrival right now]

Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.

used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected

We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.

Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.

even so

used to introduce a statement that is somehow different from what has just been said

These problems are not as bad as they were. Even so, there is much more work to be done.

even though

used as a stronger way to say though or although

She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.

I'm going even though it may rain.

verb

evens; evened; evening

[+ obj] :to make (something) equal

He evened [=tied] the set at two games apiece. - see also even the score at 1score

even out

[phrasal verb]

to become level

After a long climb the ground evened out. [=leveled out]

even (something) out or even out (something) :to make (something) even and smooth

Let me even out the rug.

even out or even (something) out or even out (something) :to reach a balanced or middle state between extremes over a period of time

The economy had good periods and bad periods, but it all evened out by the end of the year.

Any variations will be evened out eventually.

* Các từ tương tự:
evenhanded, evening, evening gown, evening star, evenings, event, even-tempered, eventful, eventual