English · Word Candidate

even

/ˈiːvən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: evener · evenest · evens · evening

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Flat and level.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phẳng và bằng

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Adjective

Examples

Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Without great variation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không thay đổi nhiều

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Adjective

Examples

Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make flat and level.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho phẳng và bằng

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Verb

Examples

We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In reality (used to imply an extreme example in the case mentioned).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trên thực tế

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Adverb

Examples

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “even” mean?

Flat and level.

Is “even” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.