even

⁴even

verb

evenedeven·ing\ˈēv-niŋ, ˈē-və-\

Definition of EVEN

transitive verb

: to make even

intransitive verb

: to become even

— even·er \-nər\ noun

Examples of EVEN

1. <even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake>
2. <the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure>

First Known Use of EVEN

13th century

Related to EVEN

Synonyms: flatten, level, plane, smooth, smoothen

Antonyms: rough, roughen

Related Words: clip, crop, pare, prune, shave, trim; lay, press, spread; card, comb, rake; surface

Near Antonyms: coarsen, rumple, wrinkle; bend, kink; dent, pit

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