even
Meaning
The adjective "even" describes something that is flat, smooth, or level, and can also indicate equality or fairness in comparison.
💡 A common mistake is using "even" to imply surprise when it should indicate equality or uniformity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mark
set
the
vase
on
the
kitchen
table
and
noticed
it
did
not
sit
evenly
,
so
he
ran
his
hand
over
the
surface
.
The
table
looked
old
but
surprisingly
even
,
with
no
obvious
scratches
or
bumps
.
He
moved
a
coaster
under
one
leg
to
make
the
vase
stable
,
and
the
room
felt
more
orderly
.
His
neighbor
had
given
him
the
table
last
month
,
and
he
had
been
trying
to
clean
it
since
then
.
Now
he
could
relax
with
a
cup
of
tea
and
watch
the
light
move
across
the
floor
.
Common Phrases
even distribution
even more
even though
Synonyms
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