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even

The correct spelling is even.

How to pronounce even

/ˈiːvən/
noun

IPA: /ˈiːvən/

Say it like: Eve-n

The correct spelling is even. (diminutive) An even number. For example: "So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds."

Usage Examples

So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.

We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.

Thrice nine evens twenty seven.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(diminutive) An even number.
  2. 2.Evening.

verb

  1. 1.To make flat and level.
  2. 2.To equal.
  3. 3.To be equal.
  4. 4.To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.
  5. 5.To set right; to complete.

adjective

  1. 1.Flat and level.
  2. 2.Without great variation.
  3. 3.Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
  4. 4.(of an integer) Divisible by two.
  5. 5.(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

adverb

  1. 1.Exactly, just, fully.
  2. 2.In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
  3. 3.Emphasizing a comparative.
  4. 4.Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.

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