even
adjective/ˈiːvn/
Слово англійською: even
Переклад even українською: на́віть
Детальний опис
- that can be divided exactly by two
- 4, 6, 8 and 10 are all even numbers.
- (of an amount of something) equal or the same for each person, team, place, etc.
- Our scores are now even.
- the even distribution of food
- (of two people or teams) equally balanced or of an equal standard
- an even contest
- The two players were pretty even.
- Until then the match looked fairly even.
- not changing very much in amount, speed, etc.
- Children do not learn at an even pace.
- Try to keep your baby's room at an even temperature.
- smooth, level and flat
- You need an even surface to work on.
- The floor isn't completely even.
- equally spaced and the same size
- even features/teeth
- Try to keep your stitches absolutely even.
- calm; not changing or becoming upset
- She has a very even temperament.
- He spoke in a steady, even voice.
- Nothing disturbed the even tenor of our life.
numbers
equal
not changing
smooth/level
same size
calm
Word OriginOld English efen (adjective), efne (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch even, effen and German eben.
Idioms
be even
- (informal) to no longer owe somebody money or a favour
- If I pay for the meals then we’re even.
be/get even (with somebody)
- (informal) to cause somebody the same amount of trouble or harm as they have caused you
- I'll get even with you for this, just you wait.
break even
- to complete a piece of business, etc. without either losing money or making a profit
- The company just about broke even last year.
have an even chance (of doing something)
- to be equally likely to do or not do something
- She has more than an even chance of winning tomorrow.
- There’s an even chance that the jury will find him guilty.
the honours are even
- no particular person, team, etc. is doing better than the others in a competition, an argument, etc.
on an even keel
- living, working or happening in a calm way, with no sudden changes, especially after a difficult time
- Business is now back on an even keel after the strike.
- Setting her life back on an even keel after their break-up had been incredibly difficult.