LEARNit Dictionary
even
adverb
/ˈiːvn/
UK
/ˈiːvn/
US
A1
1
A1
used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising
حتی
2
A2
used when you are comparing things, to make the comparison stronger
حتی
You know even less about it than I do.
She's
even more
intelligent than her sister.
The Second World War made things
even worse
.
We face an even greater challenge today.
3
used to introduce a more exact description of somebody/something
حتی, حتیهم
It's an unattractive building, ugly even.
adjective
/ˈiːvn/
UK
/ˈiːvn/
US
B2
1
B2
that can be divided exactly by two
زوج, عدد زوج
opposite
odd
2
B2
equal or the same for each person, team, place, etc.
برابر, همسان, یکسان, متساوی
Our scores are now even.
the even distribution of food
opposite
uneven
3
B2
equally balanced or of an equal standard
برابر, متعادل, مساوی
an even contest
The two players were pretty even.
Until then the match looked fairly even.
opposite
uneven
4
B2
not changing very much in amount, speed, etc.
یکنواخت, متعادل
Children do not learn at an even pace.
Try to keep your baby's room at an even temperature.
opposite
uneven
5
smooth, level and flat
صاف, مسطح, هموار
You need an even surface to work on.
The floor isn't completely even.
opposite
uneven
6
equally spaced and the same size
مساوی, متعادل, یکدست
even features/teeth
Try to keep your stitches absolutely even.
opposite
uneven
7
calm; not changing or becoming upset
آرام, متعادل, متین
She has a very even temperament.
He spoke in a steady, even voice.
Nothing disturbed the even tenor of our life.