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

The second World Cup match at AT&T Stadium was even more electric than the first as England outpaced Croatia in a 4-2 win Wednesday. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026

The Giants, even after a win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, are just 30-43. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

Adjective

Historically, this process can take months or even years. —David Szondy june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026

Depending on the style, an open bottle can stay good for months or even years. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Verb

Bridget Fivek evened the score early in the third quarter, and that score held for nearly five minutes until Nora Connerty buried a go-ahead goal for the Cougars. —Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes have evened up the Stanley Cup Final once more thanks to Jordan Staal’s two-goal night in Las Vegas to beat the Golden Knights in Game 4, 5-3. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Phrases Containing even

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