even

🇺🇸 /ˈiːvn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈiːvn/
Frequency
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Tags TOP500Oxford3000CEFR-A2
adverb
A1

used to show something is surprising

He didn't even try to help.

A2

used to make a comparison stronger

She runs even faster than him.

R

used to give a more exact description

The food was bad, even terrible.

adjective
B2

can be divided by two

Two and four are even numbers.

B2

equal or the same

The teams have even scores.

B2

equally balanced

The game was even until the end.

B2

not changing much

She walked at an even pace.

R

smooth and flat

The table has an even surface.

R

equally spaced

The dots are in even rows.

R

calm and steady

He spoke in an even tone.

translation

adv. used to show something is surprising; used to make a comparison stronger; used to give a more exact description
adj. can be divided by two; equal or the same; equally balanced; not changing much; smooth and flat; equally spaced; calm and steady