ˈiːvn Scores Equally Adjective Bre Surface Work Temperature

• you need an even surface to work on.
• an even temperature all year
• children do not learn at an even pace.
• our scores are now even.

even

1. smooth, level and flat
• opposite uneven
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• You need an even surface to work on.
2. not changing very much in amount, speed, etc.
• opposite uneven
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/uneven
• an even temperature all year
• Children do not learn at an even pace.
3. equal or the same for each person, team, place, etc.
• opposite uneven
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/uneven
• Our scores are now even.
• the even distribution of food
4. equally balanced or of an equal standard
• opposite uneven
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/uneven
• an even contest
• The two players were pretty even.
5. that can be divided exactly by two
• opposite odd
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/odd
• 4, 6, 8, 10 are all even numbers.
6. equally spaced and the same size
• opposite uneven
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/uneven
• even features/teeth
7. calm; not changing or becoming upset
• She has a very even temperament.
• He spoke in a steady, even voice.
• Nothing disturbed the even tenor of our life.
8. to no longer owe somebody money or a favour
• See related entries: Running a business
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/running_a_business/even
• If I pay for the meals then we’re even.
9. to cause somebody the same amount of trouble or harm as they have caused you
• I'll get even with you for this, just you wait.
10. to complete a piece of business, etc. without either losing money or making a profit
• The company just about broke even last year.
11. to be equally likely to do or not do something
• She has more than an even chance of winning tomorrow.
• There’s an even chance that the jury will find him guilty.
12. no particular person, team, etc. is doing better than the others in a competition, an argument, etc.
13. living, working or happening in a calm way, with no sudden changes, especially after a difficult time
• Business is now back on an even keel after the postal strike.
• Setting her life back on an even keel after their break-up had been incredibly difficult.

Extra Examples

• The floor isn’t completely even.
• The scores remained more or less even throughout the competition.
• Try to keep the room at a fairly even temperature.
• Try to keep your stitches absolutely even.
• The political goal was a more even distribution of wealth.
• The scores were even at 2–2.
• There is a more even division in the contest for the deputy leadership.
• This seems to be a more even contest.
• Try to keep your baby’s room at an even temperature.
• Until then the match looked fairly even.

Word Origin

• Old English efen (adjective), efne (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch even, effen and German eben.