even1 adverbeven2 adjectiveeven3 verb
evene‧ven1 /ˈiːvən/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 
WORD ORIGINeven1
Origin:
Old English efne, from efen; ➔ EVEN2EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Even Al was bored with the game, and he loves baseball.
- I can't believe that Carrie doesn't even like cookies.
- Molly looked depressed, even suicidal.
- The bride looked beautiful -- radiant, even.
- And sometimes, he even toys with his long-running fantasy of dropping out of the business and becoming a film director.
- As a result of her actions, Amelia became even more popular and within a short time was practically running Ogontz.
- But even he had underestimated the king's nerve.
- His sister Mary helped him with the costumes, but he furnished the rich falsetto, routinely deceiving even his friends.
- Such an exercise might even spread over two or three terms.
- With Thabet's death, even the political leaders of Fatah have become potential prey.
- Zeus, who loved him no more than Hera did even though he was their son, willingly gave her leave.
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use this to join two words or phrases when the second one has the opposite meaning to the first one, or when the second one is surprising after the first one, or when one is negative and one is positive: · I called but there was no one there.· He's short and not really handsome, but women still find him attractive.· They struggled in the first half, but still won 98-82.· She tried to read the message, but couldn't.· Tom's grandfather is over 80, but he still plays golf.· "Gone with the Wind' was a great movie, but it was a little long.· In the US it is normal for the police to carry guns, but not in Britain.
formal use this when saying something that is surprising after what you have just said, or that is very different from it: · It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· December saw a more than average rainfall; however, the possibility of a drought is still strong.· War is never welcome, nonetheless, I believe that we must defend our country.but nevertheless/nonetheless: · The leaves aren't particularly dangerous, but nevertheless they are not something you'd want your child or pet to eat.
use this at the beginning of a sentence when you have just mentioned one side of an argument or situation and you are going to mention the opposite side: · Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.· The hamburger was tough and overcooked. The fries, on the other hand, were terrific, and well worth the money.but on the other hand: · You want to help your kids as much as you can, but on the other hand, you've got to be careful to help them learn on their own.
also mind you British spoken use this when you have just said one thing and you now want to say something very different about it, for example when you give an advantage and then a disadvantage: · Teaching is an interesting job. Then again, it can be very stressful too.· This trip is going to be very expensive. Still, we don't go away very often.· I'd love to travel around the world. Mind you, I wouldn't want to go on my own.· My parents are happy to lend me the money. All the same, I do feel guilty about it.
formal use this to introduce a fact that seems surprising after what you have just said: · The sun was shining, yet it was quite cold.· Last summer there was a drought, yet some people were still watering their lawns every day.
written use this to say that although something is true of one person, thing, or situation, it is not true of another: · Some house plants thrive if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight while others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.· American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, whereas Japanese cars are popular in the US.
use this to introduce a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said less strong or definite: · Dan's been very ill, although he's better now.· I don't really like classical music, though I did enjoy that Pavarotti concert.· They're a very nice couple, although I very seldom see them these days.
use this at the end of a sentence to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less important , or to add a different fact or opinion: · I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure, though.· George did say one nice thing, though.
use this to say that something is true in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned: · Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.but even so: · She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.· The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent.
spoken use this for introducing the reason why something is not possible: · I'd like to come and live here, only it's too expensive.· I would have asked them to stay with us, except we don't have enough room.
ways of saying 'if' · If you do that again I'll hit you.· Do you think I'd be here if I had a choice?· I know I look tired. So would you if you had this house, a husband, and three children to look after.if you like/want · I have a drill. If you like, you can borrow it.if so formal (=if this is true) · I believe you sell video cameras. If so, please would you send me a price list?if necessary/possible (=if it is necessary or possible) · We're prepared to work all through the night if necessary.· Use live natural yoghurt, full-fat if possible.if taken/used/needed etc · If taken in small doses, the drug has no harmful effects.
formal use this when something might happen in the future but it is not likely: · We've planned everything very carefully, but should there be any problems, contact me immediately.· Should you ever find yourself in Oxford, I'm sure Uncle Eric would be glad to see you.
formal use this when you are saying what the result would have been if things had happened differently in the past: · Had I known earlier that you wanted to join the team, I'd have put your name on the list.· My horse would have won had he not fallen at the final fence.
use this when something will still happen if a situation changes or if there is a problem: · He's going to buy the farm even if they raise the price.· Even if the government survives this crisis, they still face enormous problems.· You should always exercise -- even if it's only 10 minutes a day.
use this to say that something is done because something else might happen or be true: · I'll take an umbrella in case it rains.· In case you missed the first episode, here is the story so far.· In case you were thinking I'd lend you any money, I'll tell you now -- I won't!just in case: · I'm sure they haven't forgotten but let's send them a reminder just in case.
formal use this when you are saying what will be done if at any time there is a serious problem, an accident etc - used especially in official notices, plans, or instructions: · Britain agreed to support the US in the event of war.· The plan outlines emergency procedures in the event of a major accident.in the unlikely event of (=if something unlikely happens): · In the unlikely event of a burglar entering the building, the alarm system will be activated.
written used especially in official notices and instructions to tell people what to do if something unpleasant or unexpected happens: · In case of fire, leave the building by the nearest exit.· It is illegal to park on the hard shoulder except in case of emergency.
to punish someone because they have harmed or offended you to do something to punish someone who has harmed you, your family, or your friends: take/get revenge on: · Gayle took revenge on her husband by cutting up all his best clothes.take/get revenge for: · He was determined to get revenge for the murder of his sister.take/get your revenge: · During the riot inmates took their revenge on prison guards.
if you do something in retaliation for something that someone has done to you, you do it to make them suffer even more than you did: · Ross said he feared that he might be fired in retaliation.in retaliation for: · The President ordered the bombings in retaliation for the attack.
if you do something in revenge for something that someone has done to you, you do it to get revenge: · When she learned of her husband's affairs, she turned to another man in revenge.in revenge for: · They murdered Gillespi in revenge for the death of their brother.
also get your own back (on) British informal to do something which causes problems for someone, because they have done something that causes problems for you: · Dad won't let me go to the concert, but I'll get back at him.· Even if it took me ten years, I was determined to get my own back.· He kept looking for a chance to get his own back on Freddie.get back at for: · He wanted to get back at his supervisor for criticizing him in front of the other workers.
if you do something unpleasant or unkind to someone in order to get or pay them back , you do it in order to punish them because they have done something unkind or unpleasant to you: · So then I told everyone one of her secrets to pay her back.get/pay sb back for: · Someday I'll get you back for this!· John's being difficult about the divorce just to pay me back for leaving him.
informal if you get even with someone, you get revenge by doing something equally bad to them, in order to make yourself feel satisfied: · He decided to get even by letting the air out of her tires.get even with: · What can I do to get even with him?· Hamilton's supporters later tried to get even with Jefferson by calling him an adulterer.
if you avenge an action that someone has done to you, you do something unpleasant or unkind in order to get revenge - used especially in literature: · It was an insult which only Cassio's death could avenge.· The soldiers wanted to avenge their humiliating defeat the previous year.
spoken say this when someone has done something unpleasant to you and you are saying that you will get revenge: · I'll get you for this, you little brat.· Did you hear what he just said to me? I'll get him for this!
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
It was even better than last year. A scream shattered the late afternoon calm. a chilly November morning They went for a stroll in the cool of the evening. ‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’ a white silk wedding gown Now that the crisis is over, we must try to get things back on an even keel. Will I see you at morning Mass? You have talent, maybe even genius. Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. The business could become less profitable or, even worse, could close down. Anna left yesterday afternoon.
· Even young children know the difference between right and wrong.
· Poverty exists even in rich countries.
· He even offered to buy me a drink.
· He has even offered to buy me a drink.
· You can even see tigers.
· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· He stepped out and breathed in the cold morning air.
(=a small bag that a woman takes out with her in the evening)· She put her lipstick in a black velvet evening bag.
It was even better than last year.· People were out walking, enjoying the evening breeze.
A scream shattered the late afternoon calm. a chilly November morning· Mum goes to an evening class on Tuesdays.
· I don’t often have a chance to wear formal evening clothes.
British English (=one in which everyone has the same chance of winning)· One of the men was much older so it was hardly an even contest.
They went for a stroll in the cool of the evening. (=a formal dress to wear in the evening)· She arrived in a red evening dress.
· The lake looked beautiful in the pale early morning light.
· We set off early in the morning.
· The evening’s entertainment concluded with a firework display.
‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’ a white silk wedding gown Now that the crisis is over, we must try to get things back on an even keel. Will I see you at morning Mass? You have talent, maybe even genius.· The evening meal is served at 7.30.
· The sun broke through the morning mist.
(=2, 4, 6, 8 etc)· All even numbers can be divided by 2.
· Ian usually buys an evening paper on his way home.
· All the machines are cleaned at the end of every afternoon shift.
· The moon is the brightest object visible in the night sky.
(also a summer day/evening)· It was a beautiful summer’s day.
· We ate breakfast outside in the gentle morning sun.
· Their armour glinted in the early morning sunlight.
· The morning sunshine brightened the room.
Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. (=all of the same height)· His teeth were white and even.
formal (=clothes worn to formal events in the evening)· The band were dressed in evening wear.
· My cooking’s even worse than yours.
The business could become less profitable or, even worse, could close down. Anna left yesterday afternoon.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the honours are even► of an evening/of a weekend etc
1used to emphasize something that is unexpected or surprising in what you are saying: - I still look fat, even though I've been exercising fairly regularly.
- A fact is retrieved by providing the address, even though there is no particular relationship between the fact and the address.
- And all this was enacted even though state biologists had advised against the measures.
- On the contrary, they had refrained from acting earlier even though they knew of the slaughter.
- One day, Cyprian called for new elections for steward, even though the old terms had not expired.
- The bank reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with estimates, even though net income rose only 1 percent.
- They like him even though he rarely has anything to say to them, directly or through the media.
- This loss is not renewed overnight, even though the barricades are now down.
- Even now I find it hard to believe Brenda's story.
- Her only hope is an operation, but even then she may not get well.
- And, even then, Morris played footsie with prominent Republicans, such as Sen.
- Athletes are stronger now but he'd be strong even now.
- But even then we had entirely different ways of looking at things.
- I'd only been aware of one war in the past on television, though even then distantly.
- I can hear them even now, Harry, even as I try to concentrate on writing this letter.
- I have to quiz him about everything and even then he won't tell the whole truth.
- I knew even then that I inherited a history which defined who I was.
- It has fueled tension, misery and bloodshed even now after the Cold War has ended.
- Families somehow survived, even as they were being torn apart by the war.
- But he actually proved even better than I thought.
- He had hoped to play an even bigger, more traditional role.
- I sort of thought the accident would make us play even better.
- It was even better when I got a hug and a kiss from the former Miss Minnesota!
- Many companies do so because smart managers know the importance of rewarding good work and inspiring even better efforts.
- There was something spontaneous and lively in his manner of speaking that made whatever he was saying sound even better.
- This show will be even better than the last one and is not to be missed!
- What is the best way of stemming this decline or, even better, of regenerating the economy?
- She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.
- The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent.
- Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.
- And yet even so, holy and awesome though they were, they kept the mark of what they had sprung from.
- But even so, the original pledge was to get 24 countries into the programme, not 20.
- Some people may remain well but even so they are able to infect others.
- The lesson: it is, even so, never too late to act.
- The people could not have been more charming but even so I sensed an undercurrent of suspicion.
- The trumpets shall sound and the Lord shall descend even so it is.
- This he freely admitted, although, even so, neither he nor Mama would ever reveal what his real name was.
- Yet even so, the United States still leads most industrialized countries in teenage pregnancies, abortions and childbearing.
- Even if he gets accepted to Harvard, he won't be able to afford the tuition.
- Even if the government survives this crisis, they still face enormous problems
- He's going to buy the farm even if they raise the price
- You should always exercise -- even if it's only 10 minutes a day.
- Athletes are a mirror of society, even if sometimes their images are blown out of proportion.
- But even if that is the case, you might be well ahead by taking the loan.
- Can educators regulate the contents of school-sponsored publications or plays even if they do not cause disruption?
- He later said he had been prepared to go ahead with the attack even if it led to war.
- In such a revolution, even if it is bloodless, complete justice can never be attained.
- It is still rationalized by an elaborate and traditional, even if meretricious, theory of consumer demand.
- Scars Of Sweet Paradise is worth reading as a slice of cultural history, even if one has no interest in Joplin.
- Residents didn't even blink when the chemicals company set up business in town.
- And yet Stillman had not even blinked.
- But in the stagecraft of dethronement, Kingsley had not taken the bait, had not even blinked.
- I hold my finger in front of her nose; still she does not blink.
- It seems to us so extraordinary, yet the storyteller does not blink an eyelid.
- Mine felt as if they had not blinked for hours.
- She found that she could not even blink under the harsh glare.
- We found the village easily enough, though anyone travelling in the area in a Porsche had better not blink.
- What if Khrushchev had not blinked?
- Since you bought the movie tickets and I bought dinner, let's just call it even.
- Athletes are a mirror of society, even if sometimes their images are blown out of proportion.
- But even if that is the case, you might be well ahead by taking the loan.
- Can educators regulate the contents of school-sponsored publications or plays even if they do not cause disruption?
- He later said he had been prepared to go ahead with the attack even if it led to war.
- In such a revolution, even if it is bloodless, complete justice can never be attained.
- It is still rationalized by an elaborate and traditional, even if meretricious, theory of consumer demand.
- Scars Of Sweet Paradise is worth reading as a slice of cultural history, even if one has no interest in Joplin.
- Confusion seems to reign in many areas of your life at present, so try to get on an even keel.
- I was supposed to be a caretaker, charged with setting the branch back on an even keel.
- In Chapter 11, companies' management usually remains in place while the company tries to get back on an even keel.
- So when we got up here, I was really enjoying sort of keeping things on an even keel at home.
- That Nigel was on an even keel again was a double comfort.
- Then maybe they are on an even keel.
- These two kept her on an even keel.
- I'm going to finish this even if it kills me.
- Why don't you make a day of it and have lunch with us?
- I had known Sophie for about three months by then, and she insisted on making an evening of it.
- Imagine how lovely it would be - you could take the whole family and make a day of it.
- They make a day of it, tailgating before the game and, weather permitting, after it, too.
- No longer are her anxious snorts heard in the still of the night.
- Let's while away the hours swapping stories.
Most companies have suffered a drop in their profits, even very large companies. It was quite difficult to see, even with the light on. He became quite successful and even appeared on a television show once. She did not even bother to phone us. He never even acknowledged my letter.2even bigger/better/brighter etc used to emphasize that someone or something is bigger, better etc: This will make our job even more difficult. The news was even worse than we expected. The new version is even better than the old one.3used to add a stronger, more exact word to what you are saying: Some patients become depressed, even suicidal.4even so spoken used to introduce something that is true although it is different from something that you have just said: I know he’s only a child, but even so he should have known that what he was doing was wrong.5even if used to emphasize that something will still be true if another thing happens: She’s going to have problems finding a job even if she gets her A levels.6even though used to emphasize that something is true although something else has happened or is true: Even though he’s 24 now, he’s still like a little child. I can still remember, even though it was so long ago.7even now/then in spite of what has happened: Even now I find it hard to believe that he lied. They invested in new machinery and equipment, but even then the business was still losing money.8even as used to emphasize that something happens at the same moment as something else: He realized, even as he spoke, that no one would ever believe him.GRAMMARWord order• You use even before a person, thing, or phrase, when you want to emphasize what you are saying: · Even young children know the difference between right and wrong.· Poverty exists even in rich countries.• You use even before a verb: · He even offered to buy me a drink.• You use even after an auxiliary verb: · He has even offered to buy me a drink.· You can even see tigers.Even though/even if• You use even though and even if when saying that something happens or is true in spite of another thing: · Even though she was tired, she carried on walking.· We’re still going to the concert, even if it rains. ✗Don’t say: even she was tired | even it rains• You can use even though and even if with still: · Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends. ✗Don’t say: Even though we’re completely different, yet we’re friends. | Even though we’re completely different, but we’re friends.even1 adverbeven2 adjectiveeven3 verb
eveneven2 ●●○ adjective WORD ORIGINeven2
Origin:
Old English efenEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After driving for so long on the gravel I was glad to get on an even stretch of road.
- an even rhythm
- an even row of telephone poles
- an even stretch of road
- Make sure the floor is even before you lay the carpet.
- Our grocery bill came to an even $30.00.
- Shape the dough into eight even balls.
- These chemicals must be stored at an even temperature.
- I was supposed to be a caretaker, charged with setting the branch back on an even keel.
- Loopy Lil gently smiled her new even welfare smile while Mrs Hollidaye darned lisle stockings.
THESAURUS
on one level, without any holes or raised areas, and not sloping or curving: · a flat roof· a flat screen· Before you lay the tiles, make sure that the ground is completely flat.
not sloping in any direction, so that every part is at the same height: · Is the top of this picture level?· After four hours coming down the mountain, I was glad to be back on level ground.
without any holes or raised areas – used especially when saying how something feels when you touch it: · her lovely smooth skin· I ran my hand across the animal’s smooth fur.
without any holes or raised areas: · Apply the paint to an even surface.· Be careful – the path is not very even here.
going straight across and not sloping: · a horizontal line· Raise both arms to a horizontal position.
Longman Language Activatorflat and smooth a place that is flat has no hills or mountains; a surface or object that is flat has no raised or curved parts: · Cambridge is very flat and you can see for miles.· a flat, sandy beach· We sat down on a big flat rock.· Focaccia, an Italian flat bread, has become very popular for sandwiches.
a smooth surface feels completely flat and has no rough or raised parts, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive: · The marble table felt smooth and cold against her arm.· She has lovely smooth skin.
a surface such as a floor or road that is even is completely flat and all its parts are at the same height: · The floor must be completely even before we lay the tiles.· After driving for so long on the gravel I was glad to get on an even stretch of road.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY You need a flat, even surface to work on. I think we have an even chance of winning.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES It was even better than last year. A scream shattered the late afternoon calm. a chilly November morning They went for a stroll in the cool of the evening. ‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’ a white silk wedding gown Now that the crisis is over, we must try to get things back on an even keel. Will I see you at morning Mass? You have talent, maybe even genius. Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. The business could become less profitable or, even worse, could close down. Anna left yesterday afternoon.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
You need a flat, even surface to work on. I think we have an even chance of winning.· He stepped out and breathed in the cold morning air.
(=a small bag that a woman takes out with her in the evening)· She put her lipstick in a black velvet evening bag.
It was even better than last year.· People were out walking, enjoying the evening breeze.
A scream shattered the late afternoon calm. a chilly November morning· Mum goes to an evening class on Tuesdays.
· I don’t often have a chance to wear formal evening clothes.
British English (=one in which everyone has the same chance of winning)· One of the men was much older so it was hardly an even contest.
They went for a stroll in the cool of the evening. (=a formal dress to wear in the evening)· She arrived in a red evening dress.
· The lake looked beautiful in the pale early morning light.
· We set off early in the morning.
· The evening’s entertainment concluded with a firework display.
‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’ a white silk wedding gown Now that the crisis is over, we must try to get things back on an even keel. Will I see you at morning Mass? You have talent, maybe even genius.· The evening meal is served at 7.30.
· The sun broke through the morning mist.
(=2, 4, 6, 8 etc)· All even numbers can be divided by 2.
· Ian usually buys an evening paper on his way home.
· All the machines are cleaned at the end of every afternoon shift.
· The moon is the brightest object visible in the night sky.
(also a summer day/evening)· It was a beautiful summer’s day.
· We ate breakfast outside in the gentle morning sun.
· Their armour glinted in the early morning sunlight.
· The morning sunshine brightened the room.
Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. (=all of the same height)· His teeth were white and even.
formal (=clothes worn to formal events in the evening)· The band were dressed in evening wear.
· My cooking’s even worse than yours.
The business could become less profitable or, even worse, could close down. Anna left yesterday afternoon.· There is a suggestion that offspring do not have an even chance of inheriting a trait from either parent.· There was always better than an even chance of something like this happening.· All three machines have a better than even chance of being seen in showrooms some time in the future.
· Why is there not a more even distribution of left-and right-handed folk?· Slant wall: filling is in slanted sections giving more even distribution.· An even distribution has an added advantage, the institution will be better able to cope with the Unpredictable.
· Confusion seems to reign in many areas of your life at present, so try to get on an even keel.· So when we got up here, I was really enjoying sort of keeping things on an even keel at home.· Others may yearn for life on a more even keel but they do not feel entitled to it.· I was supposed to be a caretaker, charged with setting the branch back on an even keel.· That Nigel was on an even keel again was a double comfort.· In Chapter 11, companies' management usually remains in place while the company tries to get back on an even keel.· By the time the taxi had delivered them to the restaurant Fabia was feeling on more of an even keel.· Then maybe they are on an even keel.
· With this, we can easily flip any even number of edges, which we will see is all that is possible.· On one side of Color Bars the shades are marked with even numbers.· Knit an even number of rows without weaving before knitting another two-row woven stripe.· On early levels shapes are present in even numbers, but this is not the case later on.· It also assumes that there is an even number of coupon payment dates remaining before maturity.· Although this would give an even number of staff available, other factors must be considered.· Similarly a family of vertical parabolas is of the form y ax n, where n is an even number.· Motors with even numbers of phases must have half of the phases excited at any time.
· She had pale crimped hair over her temples, and her lips were parted to reveal large, even teeth.· It was a dead seal with light tan fur, open eyes, and a set of small, even teeth.· She had perfectly proportioned features and perfectly proportioned hands and feet and small even teeth that flashed as she smiled.· His even teeth gleamed falsely, vividly in the intense sunlight.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the honours are even► of an evening/of a weekend etc
1level flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts OPP uneven: - There is a suggestion that offspring do not have an even chance of inheriting a trait from either parent.
- There was always better than an even chance of something like this happening.
- I'll get even with you -- just wait!
- A sexy female boss hiding dark family secrets from her past and using her street smarts to get even.
- After Alyssa and Holden hook up, things get even weirder.
- By the time I had managed to contact mum on the telephone the flooding was getting even worse.
- If they could get even some of the men in Grantley to take the blood test they would be half way home.
- The others expected and got little enough: they got even less.
- When your world falls apart, do you get mad, get out or get even?
- You need 100 percent gain from $ 25 to $ 50 to get even.
- Thankfully, we broke even in our first year in business.
- The company made a small loss last year but this year has managed to break even.
- We'll be just breaking even if we can get an average audience of 300.
- Even La Scala, where an opening-night stall seat goes for £500, rarely comes close to breaking even.
- I just figured I could come close to breaking even.
- If we can break even - as I think we will - it will be a qualified success.
- The company is aiming to break even at the pretax level in the year ending March 31.
- The hunters were not even breaking even, yet the hunt continued despite the falling catches.
- Thus the market is now a money-loser: it needs 47,000 contracts a day to break even, but manages barely 30,000.
- When you add fund expenses, you have to earn more than 2 % a year just to break even.
- With these advantages, the mission actually breaks even on the first flight.
- If you pay for my ticket, we'll be even.
- And the new bit was even harder to tell.
- He is even the subject of a play.
- I was even more irritated when I got indoors and the house was empty.
- It is even older than I am, and nearly as warped, and it may ache as much.
- My patients are even older than I am.
- The growth of cable networks is even more of a threat.
- There are even classes in organizing.
- This is even before others realize their employers no longer will be able to deduct the cost of their health insurance.
- Residents didn't even blink when the chemicals company set up business in town.
- And yet Stillman had not even blinked.
- But in the stagecraft of dethronement, Kingsley had not taken the bait, had not even blinked.
- I hold my finger in front of her nose; still she does not blink.
- It seems to us so extraordinary, yet the storyteller does not blink an eyelid.
- Mine felt as if they had not blinked for hours.
- She found that she could not even blink under the harsh glare.
- We found the village easily enough, though anyone travelling in the area in a Porsche had better not blink.
- What if Khrushchev had not blinked?
- Since you bought the movie tickets and I bought dinner, let's just call it even.
- Athletes are a mirror of society, even if sometimes their images are blown out of proportion.
- But even if that is the case, you might be well ahead by taking the loan.
- Can educators regulate the contents of school-sponsored publications or plays even if they do not cause disruption?
- He later said he had been prepared to go ahead with the attack even if it led to war.
- In such a revolution, even if it is bloodless, complete justice can never be attained.
- It is still rationalized by an elaborate and traditional, even if meretricious, theory of consumer demand.
- Scars Of Sweet Paradise is worth reading as a slice of cultural history, even if one has no interest in Joplin.
- Confusion seems to reign in many areas of your life at present, so try to get on an even keel.
- I was supposed to be a caretaker, charged with setting the branch back on an even keel.
- In Chapter 11, companies' management usually remains in place while the company tries to get back on an even keel.
- So when we got up here, I was really enjoying sort of keeping things on an even keel at home.
- That Nigel was on an even keel again was a double comfort.
- Then maybe they are on an even keel.
- These two kept her on an even keel.
- I'm going to finish this even if it kills me.
- Why don't you make a day of it and have lunch with us?
- I had known Sophie for about three months by then, and she insisted on making an evening of it.
- Imagine how lovely it would be - you could take the whole family and make a day of it.
- They make a day of it, tailgating before the game and, weather permitting, after it, too.
- No longer are her anxious snorts heard in the still of the night.
- Let's while away the hours swapping stories.
The floor must be completely even before we lay the tiles. You need a flat, even surface to work on. He had lovely white, even teeth.► see thesaurus at flat2not changing an even rate, speed, or temperature is steady and does not change: The room is kept at an even temperature. Wood burns at a fairly even rate.3divided equally divided equally, so that there is the same amount of something in each place, for each person etc: Divide the dough into three even amounts. an even distribution of wealth4number an even number can be divided exactly by two OPP odd: 2, 4, 6 and 8 are even numbers.5competition having teams or competitors that are equally good so that everyone has a chance of winning: The first half was very even, and neither side scored. an even contest6scores if the score in a game is even, two teams or players have the same number of points: At the end of the first half the score is even.7be even informal to no longer owe someone something, especially money: If you give me $5, we’ll be even.8calm calm and controlled, and not extreme: He read most of the speech in an even tone.9an even chance a situation in which it is just as likely that something will happen as not happen: I think we have an even chance of winning. We knew there was an even chance that the operation would fail.10get even (with somebody) informal to do something unpleasant to someone to punish them for something that they did to you SYN get revenge (on somebody): I’ll get even with him one day.11break even to neither make a profit nor lose money: We’re hoping that we’ll at least break even, and perhaps make a small profit. → even-tempered—evenness noun [uncountable]even1 adverbeven2 adjectiveeven3 verb
eveneven3 ●○○ verb VERB TABLE
even
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | even |
| he, she, it | evens | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | evened |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have evened |
| he, she, it | has evened | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had evened |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will even |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have evened |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am evening |
| he, she, it | is evening | |
| you, we, they | are evening | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was evening |
| you, we, they | were evening | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been evening |
| he, she, it | has been evening | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been evening |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be evening |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been evening |
Longman Language Activatorto make two numbers, amounts, situations etc equal
· As a parent trying to balance home and career, it's very difficult to find time for a social life.balance something with something · No government so far has been able to balance the number of jobs available with the number of people out of work.
also equalise British to change things so that people are treated equally, especially in their employment: · The Association of Women Teachers in New York fought to equalize male and female pay.· Miners demanded a standard rate throughout the country to equalize wages.
if two amounts, numbers etc balance out , they become equal or have an equal effect, especially if this happens over a fairly long period of time: · Sometimes we have a slight loss and sometimes a slight surplus, but over time they balance out.· Sometimes I do the cooking and sometimes John does - so in the end it all balances out.
if two amounts, or levels even out or you even them out , the differences between them gradually become smaller: even out something: · On cold days the device periodically provides a burst of hot air, to even out the air temperature.even something out: · We want to even the workload out a little, so that no one has more than they can handle.
to achieve a situation in which you give the correct amount of attention and importance to two opposing activities or ideas: · Most reporters are either violently for or violently against the government, but some try to strike a balance.strike a balance between: · School children have to learn to strike a balance between work and play.· Prison reformers are trying to strike a balance between punishing offenders and helping them to avoid repeating their offences.
to make a situation equal or fair again after it has not been fair or equal: · Eventually, if the population of one species rises too much a new epidemic will come along to redress the balance.· Gypsies have often been portrayed as lawless savages, and the film tries to redress the balance by showing their culture as it really is.
to replace or balance something good that has been lost or something bad that has been done, by providing or doing something good: · Nothing they can do will make up for the damage they have caused.· He had to work twice as hard as the other children to make up for his lack of natural ability.more than make up for (=make up for something very well): · The weather was a bit cold, but the beautiful scenery more than made up for it.
to replace or balance something good that has been lost or is lacking, by providing or doing something equally good: · Ray tries to compensate for his shyness by telling a lot of jokes.· It is hoped that the new car's style and design will compensate for its lack of speed.· Failures in this area will have to be compensated for by successes in other areas.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES It was even better than last year. A scream shattered the late afternoon calm. a chilly November morning They went for a stroll in the cool of the evening. ‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’ a white silk wedding gown Now that the crisis is over, we must try to get things back on an even keel. Will I see you at morning Mass? You have talent, maybe even genius. Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. The business could become less profitable or, even worse, could close down. Anna left yesterday afternoon.
· He stepped out and breathed in the cold morning air.
(=a small bag that a woman takes out with her in the evening)· She put her lipstick in a black velvet evening bag.
It was even better than last year.· People were out walking, enjoying the evening breeze.
A scream shattered the late afternoon calm. a chilly November morning· Mum goes to an evening class on Tuesdays.
· I don’t often have a chance to wear formal evening clothes.
British English (=one in which everyone has the same chance of winning)· One of the men was much older so it was hardly an even contest.
They went for a stroll in the cool of the evening. (=a formal dress to wear in the evening)· She arrived in a red evening dress.
· The lake looked beautiful in the pale early morning light.
· We set off early in the morning.
· The evening’s entertainment concluded with a firework display.
‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’ a white silk wedding gown Now that the crisis is over, we must try to get things back on an even keel. Will I see you at morning Mass? You have talent, maybe even genius.· The evening meal is served at 7.30.
· The sun broke through the morning mist.
(=2, 4, 6, 8 etc)· All even numbers can be divided by 2.
· Ian usually buys an evening paper on his way home.
· All the machines are cleaned at the end of every afternoon shift.
· The moon is the brightest object visible in the night sky.
(also a summer day/evening)· It was a beautiful summer’s day.
· We ate breakfast outside in the gentle morning sun.
· Their armour glinted in the early morning sunlight.
· The morning sunshine brightened the room.
Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. (=all of the same height)· His teeth were white and even.
formal (=clothes worn to formal events in the evening)· The band were dressed in evening wear.
· My cooking’s even worse than yours.
The business could become less profitable or, even worse, could close down. Anna left yesterday afternoon.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the honours are even► of an evening/of a weekend etc
even out phrasal verb if things even out, or if you even them out, the differences between them become smaller SYN level out: - Residents didn't even blink when the chemicals company set up business in town.
- And yet Stillman had not even blinked.
- But in the stagecraft of dethronement, Kingsley had not taken the bait, had not even blinked.
- I hold my finger in front of her nose; still she does not blink.
- It seems to us so extraordinary, yet the storyteller does not blink an eyelid.
- Mine felt as if they had not blinked for hours.
- She found that she could not even blink under the harsh glare.
- We found the village easily enough, though anyone travelling in the area in a Porsche had better not blink.
- What if Khrushchev had not blinked?
- Since you bought the movie tickets and I bought dinner, let's just call it even.
- Athletes are a mirror of society, even if sometimes their images are blown out of proportion.
- But even if that is the case, you might be well ahead by taking the loan.
- Can educators regulate the contents of school-sponsored publications or plays even if they do not cause disruption?
- He later said he had been prepared to go ahead with the attack even if it led to war.
- In such a revolution, even if it is bloodless, complete justice can never be attained.
- It is still rationalized by an elaborate and traditional, even if meretricious, theory of consumer demand.
- Scars Of Sweet Paradise is worth reading as a slice of cultural history, even if one has no interest in Joplin.
- Confusion seems to reign in many areas of your life at present, so try to get on an even keel.
- I was supposed to be a caretaker, charged with setting the branch back on an even keel.
- In Chapter 11, companies' management usually remains in place while the company tries to get back on an even keel.
- So when we got up here, I was really enjoying sort of keeping things on an even keel at home.
- That Nigel was on an even keel again was a double comfort.
- Then maybe they are on an even keel.
- These two kept her on an even keel.
- I'm going to finish this even if it kills me.
- Why don't you make a day of it and have lunch with us?
- I had known Sophie for about three months by then, and she insisted on making an evening of it.
- Imagine how lovely it would be - you could take the whole family and make a day of it.
- They make a day of it, tailgating before the game and, weather permitting, after it, too.
- No longer are her anxious snorts heard in the still of the night.
- Let's while away the hours swapping stories.
The differences in their income should even out over time.even something ↔ out Use a brush to even out the variations in colour.even something ↔ up phrasal verb to make a situation or competition more equal: We put on a couple of more experienced players to even things up a bit.