EVEN Synonyms: 241 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'even' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of even are flat , level , plane , and smooth . While all these words mean "having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities," even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. // trim the hedge so it is even

Q: When can 'flat' be used instead of 'even'?

The words flat and even are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. // the work surface must be flat

Q: Where would 'level' be a reasonable alternative to 'even'?

In some situations, the words level and even are roughly equivalent. However, level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. // the vast prairies are nearly level

Q: When could 'plane' be used to replace 'even'?

While in some cases nearly identical to even , plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. // the plane sides of a crystal

Q: When is it sensible to use 'smooth' instead of 'even'?

Although the words smooth and even have much in common, smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. // a smooth skating rink

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adverb

Definition of even next

as in certainly

not merely this but also the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure

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as in quite

to a full extent or degree I will love you even to the end of time

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adjective

ˈē-vən

as in exact

being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent the distance to town is an even mile

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as in plane

having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent

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as in identical

resembling another in every respect the armies of the two countries are fairly even

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as in steady

not varying energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours

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verb

as in to smooth

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake

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as in to equate

to make equal in amount, degree, or status the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure

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disequilibrate

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How does the adjective even contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of even are flat, level, plane, and smooth. While all these words mean "having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities," even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight.

trim the hedge so it is even

When can flat be used instead of even?

The words flat and even are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions.

the work surface must be flat

Where would level be a reasonable alternative to even?

In some situations, the words level and even are roughly equivalent. However, level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon.

the vast prairies are nearly level

When could plane be used to replace even?

While in some cases nearly identical to even, plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface.

the plane sides of a crystal

When is it sensible to use smooth instead of even?

Although the words smooth and even have much in common, smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities.

a smooth skating rink

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Recent Examples of even

Adverb

Some locks are so effective they can never be picked, even with infinite time and resources. —

John Pavlus, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024 But even on their worst days, New Yorkers didn’t round the migrants up like livestock and cart them back over the border. —

Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Box Breathing Box breathing focuses on slowing down the breath in an even pattern. —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024 Add casserole mixture to baking dish: Pour the mixture into prepared dish and spread into an even layer. —

Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024

Verb

On the nose, Eagle Rare 17 delivers complex notes of oak and caramel intertwined with subtle undertones of vanilla and pepper spice with a caramel sweetness evened by the spiciness of rye, toasted oak, and tobacco on the palate. —

Emily Price, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 San Diego evened its best-of-five National League Division Series with LA at a game apiece behind the six homers, two of them by right-fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. – one of two Padres outfielders who had objects thrown in their direction in the bottom of the seventh inning. —

Jacob Lev, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even

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Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.

Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
This is something that certainly will weigh heavily on investigators in this case.

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

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