EVEN


Meaning of EVEN in English

adj.

Function: verb

1 to make (as a surface) smooth, even, level, or flat FF1C; even the soil with a spade FF1E;

Synonyms: flatten, flush, lay, level, plane, smooth, smoothen

Related Words: grade, roll; align; symmetrize; uniform; pancake

Contrasted Words: rough, roughen

2 to make even or balanced in advantage FF1C; hoped to even the odds by training FF1E;

Synonyms: equal, equalize

Related Words: balance, square

Contrasted Words: unbalance, unequalize, upset; derange, disarrange

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Synonyms: EQUALIZE 1, equate

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.