even up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make even; to make level.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I told him, smiling, that I would get even with him for his mistake, and he laughed heartily, and asked me to call once in a while. I did so, hoping for a chance to even up accounts, but he gave me none, and I told him I would wait.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become even.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To secure a profit to offset a previous loss.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “even up” mean?
To make even; to make level.
Is “even up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.