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How to pronounce even
Say it like this: /ˈivɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does even mean?
adjFlat and level.
“Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.”
Without great variation.
“Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.”
Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
“The distribution of food must be even.”
nounAn even number.
“So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.”
advExactly; just; fully.
“You are leaving tonight? — Even so.”
In reality (used to imply an extreme example in the case mentioned).
“That was before I was even born.”
Used to emphasise a comparative.
“I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.”
verbTo make flat and level.
“We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.”
To equal or equate; to make the same.
To be equal.
“Thrice nine evens twenty seven.”
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