Pronunciation

/ˈiːvn/

Definitions

• Adjective: Occurring or situated at regular intervals without any omission; every other one. For example: “We meet on alternate (even) Tuesdays.”
• Adjective: Having no odd number; divisible by 2; being an integer multiple of two. For example: “There are an even number of chairs around the table.”
• Adjective: Balanced or equal; not favoring one side over another. For example: “The teams were evenly matched.”
• Adjective: Calm and steady; not easily perturbed. For example: “She maintained an even temper throughout the ordeal.”
• Adverb: Used to emphasize that something is surprising or unexpected given what was previously stated. For example: “It’s raining heavily, and even the ducks have taken cover.”
• Adverb: To the same extent or degree. For example: “She worked just as hard, if not even harder than her colleagues.”
• Conjunction: Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has just been said. For example: “I’m tired, but even so, I’ll finish this task.”

Phrases

• “Even though”: Introducing a fact or idea that contrasts with the main statement. Example: “Even though it was raining, we decided to go out.”
• “Even so”: Despite the facts or circumstances. Example: “She knew the risks involved, but even so, she chose to climb the mountain.”
• “As even as”: Indicating perfect equality or similarity. Example: “The playing field was as even as could be.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “We take turns cooking dinner, and tonight is my even night to cook.”
• Adverb: “He was exhausted, yet he ran even faster towards the finish line.”
• Conjunction: “He had never played tennis before, and even so, he managed to win the match.”

Synonyms

• Level (for the sense of balance/equality)
• Equal (for the sense of balance/equality)
• Every other (for the sense of occurring at regular intervals)
• Nonetheless (for the adverbial sense of contrast)
• Nevertheless (for the adverbial sense of contrast)
• Still (for the adverbial sense of contrast or surprise)