Synonyms of even

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adverb

1

as in certainly

not merely this but also

the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainly
• indeed
• definitely
• truly
• surely
• really
• in fact
• undoubtedly
• nay
• in truth
• in reality
• positively
• verily
• unquestionably
• assuredly
• undeniably
• doubtless
• indisputably
• yea
• decidedly
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly

2

as in quite

to a full extent or degree

I will love you even to the end of time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quite
• all
• fully
• completely
• totally
• perfectly
• utterly
• wholly
• exactly
• well
• thoroughly
• entirely
• fast
• enough
• absolutely
• out
• entire
• wide
• all the way
• for fair
• altogether
• basically
• at length
• all over
• soundly
• dead
• full
• to pieces
• heartily
• to bits
• in whole
• clean
• flat
• all of
• down to the ground
• generally
• down the line
• to the hilt
• through and through
• mostly
• to the max
• substantially
• downright
• cold
• plain
• categorically
• mainly
• largely
• plumb
• greatly
• primarily
• principally
• chiefly
• predominantly
• abundantly
• more or less
• predominately
• generously
• unqualifiedly
• overall
• hands down
• copiously
• by and large
• stone
• stone-cold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partially
• partly
• just
• halfway
• half
• barely
• hardly
• scarcely
• slightly
• marginally
• minimally
• incompletely
• superficially
• somewhat
• part
• approximately
• roughly
• kind of

even

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adjective

ˈē-vən 

1

as in exact

being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent

the distance to town is an even mile

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exact
• round
• flat
• precise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relative
• near
• comparative
• approximate
• imprecise

2

as in plane

having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities

let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plane
• level
• smooth
• exact
• flat
• true
• regular
• uniform
• flush
• horizontal
• straight
• aligned
• vertical
• plumb
• tabular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough
• uneven
• coarse
• bumpy
• lumpy
• irregular
• warped
• inexact
• wavy
• undulating
• unsmoothed
• undulatory
• unaligned
• pitted
• pockmarked
• pocky

3

as in identical

resembling another in every respect

the armies of the two countries are fairly even

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identical
• comparable
• similar
• analogous
• same
• equivalent
• like
• such
• equal
• indistinguishable
• duplicate
• matching
• synonymous
• much of a muchness
• coequal
• corresponding
• alike
• tantamount
• coordinate
• parallel
• akin
• correspondent
• suchlike
• look-alike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• other
• unlike
• different
• distant
• dissimilar
• distinguishable
• diverse
• distinctive
• distinct
• disparate
• nonidentical
• various
• unalike
• differentiable
• varied
• sundry
• discriminable
• miscellaneous
• divers

4

as in steady

not varying

energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steady
• unchanging
• uniform
• unchangeable
• invariant
• unvarying
• fixed
• unwavering
• invariable
• undeviating
• unalterable
• set
• immutable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• changing
• unsteady
• varying
• nonuniform
• deviating

even

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verb

1

as in to smooth

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps

even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smooth
• shave
• plane
• flatten
• rake
• trim
• level
• lay
• clip
• smoothen
• spread
• pare
• crop
• comb
• prune
• card
• press
• surface

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough
• roughen
• wrinkle
• bend
• dent
• kink
• coarsen
• pit
• rumple

2

as in to equate

to make equal in amount, degree, or status

the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equate
• adjust
• balance
• equalize
• compensate
• accommodate
• level
• fit
• standardize
• equilibrate
• normalize
• counterbalance
• regularize
• democratize
• equipoise
• homogenize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrate

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective even contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of even are flat, level, plane, and smooth. While all these words mean "having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities," even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight.

trim the hedge so it is even

When can flat be used instead of even?

The words flat and even are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions.

the work surface must be flat

Where would level be a reasonable alternative to even?

In some situations, the words level and even are roughly equivalent. However, level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon.

the vast prairies are nearly level

When could plane be used to replace even?

While in some cases nearly identical to even, plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface.

the plane sides of a crystal

When is it sensible to use smooth instead of even?

Although the words smooth and even have much in common, smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities.

a smooth skating rink

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of even

Adverb

Friday was a fairly even split in workload for the two quarterbacks. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

The company has developed partnerships with Equinox, Lifetime, Barry’s Bootcamp, F45 and even the Delta One lounge at JFK to make structured recovery a customer value add. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Adjective

The same approach, however, could create greater challenges in political or investigative journalism, where errors may not become apparent for days, months or even years. — Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Add the pasta in an even layer, working in batches, and fry for a few minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Verb

While beloved for their loose powders (which Bieber uses), Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer is equally as impressive for its lightweight, buildable coverage that evens and blurs skin without contributing to sweat and oil in warm weather. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026

Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Phrases Containing even

• even so
• get even (for)
• on an even keel
• on even keel